Award

Servicing and Maintenance of Fire, Security and Alarm System

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 13:47

Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 12:46

Planning

27 May 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the servicing and maintenance of fire, security, and alarm systems, initiated by Lancashire County Council, has reached the award stage. The procurement, identified by the contract title "Servicing and Maintenance of Fire, Security and Alarm System," falls under the services industry category. Located in Preston, UKD45 region, this process utilised an open procedure and covers two lots: North and South, each with specific suppliers awarded. The contract initiation involves significant dates; the award notice was published on 7th November 2025, whilst the contract period starts from 1st December 2025, and includes a potential maximum extension running until 30th November 2030. This procurement is crucial as it involves essential safety systems for Lancashire County Council facilities, ensuring continued operational safety and security.

This tender offers extensive opportunities for companies within the fire and security system maintenance sector to grow their business, especially for SMEs. The open procurement method means that a broad range of companies could apply, making it accessible for various firms specializing in alarm-monitoring services, burglar and fire alarms, and surveillance systems. Companies like S. J. F. Electrics Limited and EFT Systems Limited have already secured contracts, showcasing opportunities in both the North and South regions of the county. For businesses aiming to expand their client base in public sector contracts, maintaining high-quality services and competitive pricing is key to success in similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Servicing and Maintenance of Fire, Security and Alarm System

Notice Description

Servicing and Maintenance of Fire, Security and Alarm Systems for Lancashire County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1 North

Servicing and Maintenance of Fire, Security and Alarm Systems for Lancashire County Council for the North of the County.

Renewal: The initial Contract period will be 36 months, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed 60 months.

Lot 2 - South

Servicing and Maintenance of Fire, Security and Alarm Systems for Lancashire County Council for the South of the County.

Renewal: The initial Contract period will be 36 months, after such time the Authority may extend the Contract by any number of defined periods, provided that the total duration does not exceed 60 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072060-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EFT SYSTEMS

S. J. F. ELECTRICS

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