Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust Fire and Security Servicing and Maintenance

DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 07:02

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 15:50

Tender

20 May 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for their Fire and Security Servicing and Maintenance requirements. This initiative was undertaken through an open procedure, indicative of transparent market engagement. The contract spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029, with potential extensions available, and is valued at £480,000 gross. Headquartered in Okehampton, UK, the Trust awarded the contract to IDEPEND LTD, effective from 5th January 2026, following services covering fire alarms, intruder alarms, door access, emergency lighting, and more, particularly focusing on installation and maintenance services within the UKK43 region. PHP LAW LLP acted as the procurement consultant, ensuring compliance with the UK's statutory and regulatory requirements.

This project offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms in the fire and security sectors, specifically those with expertise in maintenance and installation services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like IDEPEND LTD have successfully engaged in this procurement, highlighting the inclusive nature of the open procedure. Businesses accredited in fire and security servicing stand to gain by participating in similar tenders. The project’s extended timeline and options for additional contracts cater to entities capable of maintaining service continuity and flexibility. This contract not only demands technical proficiency but also requires operational agility to adjust as new schools potentially join the Trust over the contract period, enhancing growth prospects for proactive bidders.

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Notice Title

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust Fire and Security Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: a. Fire Alarm Panel b. Intruder Alarm Panel c. Door Access Control d. Emergency Lighting e. Fire Extinguishers and Hoses f. Signalling Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option of two further 1 year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05197b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048358-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-01-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
West Devon
Electoral Ward
Okehampton South
Westminster Constituency
Central Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEPEND

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