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C24076 The Provision, Servicing and Maintenance of UPS and Generators

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 15:10

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Kent Fire and Rescue Service involves the provision, servicing, and maintenance of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and generators. This initiative falls under the industry category of miscellaneous repair and maintenance services and is categorized as a service procurement. Located in the county of Kent, the process utilized an open procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent approach. Key dates included the tender end date on 20th March 2025 and the award date on the same day. The contract, initially set for two years with three optional 12-month extensions, was awarded to Powermain Limited, with the contract being signed on 1st July 2025. The process is currently in the award and contract stage, having been completed successfully.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, specifically those specialising in UPS systems and generators. It is ideal for companies that can offer high-quality servicing and maintenance within the public sector, particularly for those equipped to handle projects across multiple sites as specified in the procurement documentation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Powermain Limited, who succeeded in securing the contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their service reach within the regional fire service domain. The contract’s structure, allowing for long-term engagement with potential extensions, provides businesses with a stable and scalable growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

C24076 The Provision, Servicing and Maintenance of UPS and Generators

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are advertising this tender for the provision, servicing and maintenance of UPS and Generators with the initial contract term of 2 years with 3 optional 12-month extensions. The scope includes the servicing, maintenance and adhoc repair of all units, as well as site wide replacement of UPS units and the adhoc lease of generators as the need arises.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are advertising this tender for the provision, servicing and maintenance of UPS and Generators with the initial contract term of 2 years with 3 optional 12-month extensions. The scope includes the servicing, maintenance and adhoc repair of all units, as well as site wide replacement of UPS units and the adhoc lease of generators as the need arises.

Options: 3 optional 12 months extension, totalling 36 months. Total possible contract length of 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e506
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040152-2025
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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

31682510 - Emergency power systems

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£674,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
Mr Freddie Law
Contact Email
procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWERMAIN

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