Fire & Intruder Alarms, Door Access Maintenance and Repairs

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 10:41

TenderUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 10:03

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 14:35

Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fire & Intruder Alarms, Door Access Maintenance and Repairs" has been completed, with Fife Council acting as the buying organisation. The contract covers facilities management services within the region UKM72, which includes Glenrothes, Scotland. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, incorporating two lots: one focusing on non-domestic settings and the other on domestic settings. The contracts were signed on 4th May 2026 and 4th June 2026. With active award status, these contracts are part of a framework agreement aimed at servicing fire alarms, intruder alarms, and door access systems.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and security system services. Companies like Scottish Security & Fire systems, VWS Ltd, and Caledonia Fire and Security Limited have already secured contracts in this space, indicating a demand for businesses proficient in these areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide reliable, efficient maintenance and have the ability to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation will find a lucrative growth opportunity in this framework. Consequently, businesses that are capable of offering high-quality services at competitive prices are well-suited to compete in future related procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire & Intruder Alarms, Door Access Maintenance and Repairs

Notice Description

Fife Council is looking to engage with potential suppliers for a Fire Alarm, Door Access and Intruder Repair and Maintenance Framework. This requirement is currently split into two Frameworks. Consideration is being given to one Framework with two Lots:

Lot Information

Non Domestic - Service, Repairs & Maintenance to Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms & Door Access

Fife Council is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for Fire Alarm systems installed across its buildings. The Contractor must ensure that all systems are kept in a safe, reliable, efficient, and satisfactory operating condition. This is essential to safeguard building users and to ensure the Council meets its obligations under Health and Safety legislation.

Renewal: OPTIONAL EXTENSION UP TO TWO YEARS

Domestic - Service, Repairs & Maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, Door Access and Warden Call

The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining all Intruder Alarms, Door Entry Systems, Remote Alarm Monitoring systems and Warden Call on Domestic buildings. These systems must also be maintained in a safe, reliable, and satisfactory condition to support the Council's compliance with relevant Health and Safety requirements.

Renewal: OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF UP TO 2 YEARS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

31625300 - Burglar-alarm systems

42961100 - Access control system

45312200 - Burglar-alarm system installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,280,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
3 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CALEDONIA FIRE AND SECURITY

SCOTTISH SECURITY & FIRE SYSTEMS

SPG INTEGRATED

VWS

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