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PURCHASE FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT FOR CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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21 Mar 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, has completed the procurement process for the partial upgrade of Protec fire alarm system equipment. The contract was awarded for the provision of replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors, and break glass units. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and pertains to the burglar and fire alarm industry. The contract, valued at £300,000, was officially signed on 13 February 2025. Delivery will be made to locations within UKL22, specifically UHW and UHL. The procurement was conducted using a limited award procedure, without prior publication, due to the bespoke closed protocol system requirements that only Protec Fire Detection PLC could fulfil.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the fire detection and alarm systems sector, particularly those that specialise in bespoke system upgrades and complex installations. The awarded contract highlights the demand for expertise in maintaining and upgrading sophisticated fire alarm systems within the healthcare industry. Companies with proficiency in such technologies and solutions are well-positioned to compete in future, similar tenders. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced fire-detection and alarm systems could greatly benefit from staying informed about such procurement needs, as these contracts may provide avenues for strategic partnerships and market expansion.

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Notice Title

PURCHASE FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT FOR CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment with replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units as a one off purchase. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health board (CVUHB) have a need to implement a contract for the purchase of fire alarm equipment. The purpose of the contract is to allow the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment with replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units as a one-off purchase. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying of installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system. Additional information: N/A

Procurement Information

Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010589-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTEC FIRE DETECTION

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