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B&NES Fire & Security Systems Framework

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 13:36

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 14:52

TenderUpdate

19 May 2025 at 10:25

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "B&NES Fire & Security Systems Framework" was initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council, a sub-central government public authority. The framework agreement is for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire and security systems on a wide estate basis. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competition, and the framework is closed with fixed pricing and a single supplier. The most recent stage involved the signing of a contract with ABCA Systems Limited on 13th November 2025, valued at £6,000,000, set to run from December 2025 to November 2029. The procurement primarily falls under the works category, covering regions in the UK such as Bath (UKK12).

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly suitable for companies specialising in security and fire alarm systems, electrical installations, and maintenance services. Such opportunities can be ideal for SMEs looking to expand their reach in the public sector, leveraging the opportunity to secure long-term contracts with fixed pricing. ABCA Systems Limited, the awarded supplier, is an SME based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, indicating that businesses of similar size and calibre can successfully compete in this arena. The framework's nature as a single supplier contract underscores the importance of competitive pricing and quality service offerings in order to secure such a procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

B&NES Fire & Security Systems Framework

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of estate wide Design, Installation and Planned and Reactive Maintenance of Fire & Security systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073538-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312000 - Alarm system and antenna installation work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
Ms Olivia Clements
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225394219

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

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