Planning

Fire Servicing & Maintenance

ONWARD GROUP LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 11:10

Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by ONWARD GROUP LIMITED is currently in the planning stage for the "Fire Servicing & Maintenance" project, focused on fire safety testing, servicing, and maintenance. This public authority operates as a sub-central government body located in Manchester, UK. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure aimed at services within the repair, maintenance, and installation of fire protection equipment industry category. Key dates include a future notice expected by 7th January 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, with a maximum extension possible until 31st March 2031. The tender geographically spans the UK, namely the UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services or installation services of fire protection equipment, with a contract valued at approximately £7.5 million (gross £9 million). The competitive nature of the procurement process offers suitable prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage and expand their market presence in these regions. Companies that can provide comprehensive fire safety services and demonstrate flexibility in contract delivery will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Fire Servicing & Maintenance

Notice Description

Fire Safety Testing Servicing & Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026153-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ONWARD GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@onward.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QY
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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