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06 Oct 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fire Detection, Alarm & Door Entry Servicing" initiated by Wales and West Housing Association Ltd, based in Cardiff, covers servicing and maintenance tasks in North and South Wales. Classified under repair and maintenance services, this tender initially aimed to appoint a single contractor for biannual servicing as per industry standards. It was conducted as an open procedure and originally set to receive submissions electronically via eTenderWales until 23 May 2025. Despite its completion, the procurement was ultimately cancelled due to significant pricing variance in submissions, which hindered fair evaluation and assessment.

This tender, despite its cancellation, indicates potential business growth and opportunity within the fire and security systems industry. Businesses specialising in emergency lighting equipment, control panels, or burglar and fire alarms might find such contracts lucrative. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in future procurements owing to the conducive procurement environment and preference towards inclusive participation. Future opportunities are expected post-evaluation, providing a viable market for firms offering competitive and quality-focused service delivery in line with the stipulated contractual terms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Detection, Alarm & Door Entry Servicing

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062515-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wales and West Housing Association Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 5DU
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llanishen
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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