Planning

STC3597 - Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 09:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 09:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 12:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons is seeking a provider for the maintenance of Fire Safety Systems across the Parliamentary Estate in London, as part of a planned procurement process. This tender, with the title "STC3597 - Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems," falls under the services industry category and covers the repair and maintenance needs for fire detection, alarm systems, and related safety equipment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement milestone set for submissions by 10th November 2025 via an electronic portal. The contract value is estimated at £12 million, with possible renewals extending until March 2034.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in fire safety and building installation services. Companies experienced in maintaining fire alarm systems, fire-detection systems, and other safety equipment are well-suited to compete. With the projected contract period starting in April 2026 and services required across the United Kingdom, participating in this tender could strengthen business portfolios, enhance expertise in high-profile government projects, and establish lasting relationships within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STC3597 - Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems

Notice Description

Maintenance of the Fire Safety Systems and other Fire Safety equipment Maintenance and replacement for the Parliamentary Estate.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority is seeking responses to a preliminary market engagement from suitable organisations for the requirement to provide the Fire Safety Systems Maintenance and services across the parliamentary Estate. Interested suppliers can access (via the shared documents section on the project), complete, and submit the Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire through the Authority's electronic tendering portal (Atamis) https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome by 18:00 on 10th November 2025. In the first instance, suppliers will be required to create an Atamis account and once registered, express an interest in this RFI by searching for contract opportunity "RFI -STC3597 - Maintenance of fire Safety Systems" (Reference: C2032). Having accessed the opportunity, suppliers can then view the RFI document questionnaire in the 'Shared Documents' folder. All communications between the Authority and the suppliers shall be undertaken via the messaging centre of the Atamis e-tendering portal. Alternative written means of communications shall not be accepted unless there are technical issues in accessing Atamis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069241-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35113000 - Safety equipment

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

44482100 - Fire hoses

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Craig Garsed
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
0202191600

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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