Award

757 - Fire Alarms, Disabled Refuge, Fire Safety Systems, Emergency Lighting & Fire Fighting Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 13:13

Award

17 Jun 2025 at 08:15

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Gloucestershire has completed the procurement process for servicing and reactive maintenance of its fire alarms, disabled refuges, fire safety systems, emergency lighting, and fire-fighting equipment. The tender was managed as an open, competitive flexible procedure and resulted in an award to A&E Fire and Security Ltd. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services. The contract, valued at £625,000, began on 7 August 2025 and is active until 31 July 2028, with an option to extend for two more years. The procurement process reflects a structured approach to maintaining essential safety systems across the university's facilities in Cheltenham, UK.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the fire safety and maintenance sector. The requirement for an experienced and accredited supplier aligns with businesses possessing expertise in safety and maintenance systems. Given the contract's scope for potential extension and the addition of services for new university facilities, enterprises with capabilities to adapt and expand their offerings are well-positioned to benefit. The project ensures those involved can gain and strengthen relationships within the public sector, paving the way for future engagement in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

757 - Fire Alarms, Disabled Refuge, Fire Safety Systems, Emergency Lighting & Fire Fighting Equipment

Notice Description

The University of Gloucestershire (UoG) requires an experienced, reputable and accredited supplier to provide servicing and reactive maintenance for the organisation's Fire Alarm detection systems, Disabled Refuge, Fire Safety Systems, Emergency Lighting & Fire Fighting Equipment. Please be aware that all of the fire alarm systems are remotely monitored, the maintenance of these remote monitoring systems are covered by a separate maintenance agreement, therefore only the physical link between the fire alarm systems and the remote monitoring systems are deemed to be included in this maintenance agreement.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The initial contract period is for three years and can be extended at the sole discretion of the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050264
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047291-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A&E FIRE AND SECURITY

Further Information

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