Fire Safety Systems servicing, maintenance, remedials and installations.

SOUTHERN HOUSING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:59

Planning

08 May 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing has announced a significant procurement opportunity titled "Fire Safety Systems servicing, maintenance, remedials and installations." This upcoming tender, currently in the planning stage, involves fire safety services for properties managed by Southern Housing, a public authority operating within sub-central government sectors. The procurement spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, specifically the UKH, UKI, and UKJ regions, targeting the services industry category. Potential bidders should note key dates such as the enquiry period ending on 23 July 2026, the tender submission deadline of 31 July 2026, and the award decision expected by 31 October 2026. This procurement process will follow an open procedure, allowing for wide participation under UK legislative guidelines.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety systems, including SMEs, to expand their market reach and foster growth. Businesses equipped to deliver services such as fire detection, alarm system installations, fire extinguisher maintenance, and other related safety offerings are particularly well-suited for this tender. The procurement, valued at £59,000,000, has provisioned two lots covering the North and South regions, respectively, each offering the chance for contract renewal based on performance. This contract structure provides a stable revenue stream and potential long-term engagement with Southern Housing, positioning successful bidders for sustained growth within the competitive public safety and services sectors.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Systems servicing, maintenance, remedials and installations.

Notice Description

Provision of Fire Safety Systems servicing, maintenance, remedials and installations to properties owned or leased, and managed, by the Southern Housing.

Lot Information

North

Lot 1 covers North region - e.g. North London, Midlands, Essex etc.

Renewal: The Client intends to offer extensions in the following sequence: a) First extension at the end of Year 3, following benchmarking and performance assessment offer two years (7 in total). b) Second extension at end of Year 5, same conditions and offer further two years (9 in total). c) Third extension at end of Year 8, same conditions apply and offer one year if performance satisfactory.

South

Lot 2 covers South region - e.g. South London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex etc.

Renewal: The Client intends to offer extensions in the following sequence: a) First extension at the end of Year 3, following benchmarking and performance assessment offer two years (7 in total). b) Second extension at end of Year 5, same conditions and offer further two years (9 in total). c) Third extension at end of Year 8, same conditions apply and offer one year if performance satisfactory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050edc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048175-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111500 - Fire suppression system

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5LA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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