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06 Jul 2026 at 15:46

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08 May 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing is inviting tenders for the provision of fire safety systems servicing, maintenance, remedials, and installations across its managed properties. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, utilises an open procedure method ensuring broad participation. This initiative covers both the North and South regions, including areas such as North London, Midlands, Essex, South London, Kent, and Sussex. The tender submission period ends on 10th August 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 5th August 2026. With a gross budget of £70,800,000, this contract focuses primarily on service categories, with additional works components, aligning under the CPV classifications for various fire safety and maintenance services.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety systems, as well as repair and maintenance services. With an emphasis on quality and cost, the selection criteria include a substantial portion for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that can deliver high-standard fire-detection, suppression, and maintenance services will find this contract, valid from 2027 to 2032 with optional extensions up to 2037, a perfect match to demonstrate long-term competency and enhance their market presence. The contract supports growth in sectors related to safety compliance, installation expertise, and technical maintenance, fostering a platform for sustainable business expansion within the public service infrastructure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SH2025-029 Fire Safety Systems servicing, maintenance, remedials and installations.

Notice Description

The Service Provider will carry out the works and services as detailed in the full contract documents which includes but is not limited to the specification, specialist/technical specifications and price framework.

Lot Information

North

Lot1 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

Lot2 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/066791-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5LA
Postcode Area
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
TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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