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PROVISION OF FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE AT COUNCIL SITES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 May 2025 at 14:40

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Fire Alarm Maintenance at Council Sites Throughout the Borough" was conducted by the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This tender falls under the services category, specifically the repair and maintenance services of building installations, as per the CPV code 50700000. It is focused within the UK region of UKN0D. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 20th May 2025 with a signed contract value of GBP 1,000,000. This tender included a framework agreement for reactive, emergency, and planned maintenance of fire alarm and related communication systems across council sites, with an option to extend up to a further 24 months subject to performance and review.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire alarm systems, emergency voice communication, public address systems, and induction loop systems. It is especially relevant for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas, as successful bids were from SMEs such as Zest Fire and Security Ltd, Vis Security Solutions Ltd, Diamond Electronic Systems Ltd, and Pip Fire & Security Ltd. The tender was competitive, with four bids submitted, with the contract being awarded through a framework that allows for several firms to potentially benefit from this opportunity, thereby fostering local business growth within the region.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE AT COUNCIL SITES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH

Notice Description

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to a framework to undertake reactive, emergency and planned maintenance visits, including capital works, for fire alarm systems, emergency voice communication, public address systems and induction loop systems, in accordance with the most recent and relevant legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to a framework to undertake reactive, emergency and planned maintenance visits, including capital works, for fire alarm systems, emergency voice communication, public address systems and induction loop systems, in accordance with the most recent and relevant legislation.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dde0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

48952000 - Public address systems

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02894463113

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DIAMOND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

PIP FIRE & SECURITY

VIS SECURITY SOLUTIONS

ZEST FIRE AND SECURITY

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