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Fire Alarm Upgrade

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jul 2025 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, focused on upgrading the fire alarm system, which falls within the 'works' industry category. The project location is specified as Gillingham, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage has been completed, with the contract having been awarded to STACE LLP. The agreement was signed on 13 July 2025, and the project was scheduled for a one-day period on 14 July 2025. This tender utilised the 'direct' procurement method, classified as 'below threshold - without competition', which suggests a streamlined process for essential upgrades.

This tender provides growth opportunities, particularly for businesses experienced in fire-alarm system installation. STACE LLP, an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety systems are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those involving public sector bodies like NHS Trusts. The contract's focus on a critical infrastructure upgrade reflects opportunities for businesses prioritising quality and compliance within specialised works categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Notice Description

PO Number: 260004366

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ebb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039683-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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