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1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

13 May 2025 at 08:43

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University in Birmingham invited tenders for the maintenance of life safety systems, which include essential services such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire suppression systems. This contract falls under the services category, specifically the repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, according to the CPV classification. The procurement method used is an open competitive tender, and the initial contract term is set for three years with the possibility of a three-year extension. The project's location is in the region coded as UKG3, encompassing significant areas around Birmingham. The tender process progressed through the award stage, with Midland Fire Security Services Limited being awarded the contract with a value of approximately £2,097,459. This contract was signed on 29th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in life safety systems and maintenance services. Companies that offer high-quality maintenance services for electrical and mechanical installations, especially those with experience in educational institutions, would find this contract aligned with their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could benefit as this project promises a continuation of service over multiple years, ensuring ongoing revenue with potential for long-term partnership. The open competitive process allows innovative service providers to showcase their ability to meet the demanding quality and maintenance standards set by notable institutions like Aston University.

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Notice Title

1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance

Notice Description

Aston University ("Aston" or "the University") is inviting Tenders for the provision of Life Safety Systems Maintenance via an Open Competitive Tender. The term 'Life Safety system(s)' is deemed to include the following assets and their associated networks: * Fire alarms * Disabled refuge systems * Hard of hearing fire warning pagers systems * Emergency lighting * Fire hydrants * Fire barriers * Fire dampers * Fire suppressors The University proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 3 years. The option to extend will be exercised at the sole discretion of Aston University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University ("Aston" or "the University") is inviting Tenders for the provision of Life Safety Systems Maintenance via an Open Competitive Tender. The term 'Life Safety system(s)' is deemed to include the following assets and their associated networks: * Fire alarms * Disabled refuge systems * Hard of hearing fire warning pagers systems * Emergency lighting * Fire hydrants * Fire barriers * Fire dampers * Fire suppressors The University proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 3 years. The option to extend will be exercised at the sole discretion of Aston University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dce0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,097,459 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr Matthew Bowcott
Contact Email
m.bowcott@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212043000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND FIRE SECURITY SERVICES

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