Award

Maintenance Service for Interactive Features Lighting and Scenery

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 14:46

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 10:06

Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire Fire Authority has recently completed a procurement process for the "Maintenance Service for Interactive Features Lighting and Scenery," intended to support their Safety Central education centre located in Lymm, Cheshire. The award process, classified under the services industry category, followed an open procurement method below the threshold, permitting broad competition. This thorough tender resulted in an award to Piranha Audio Visual Limited on 27th August 2025, marking the commencement of the contract on 1st October 2025, stretching until 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. This contract is specifically aimed at maintaining and potentially expanding interactive and scenic features across the centre, highlighting both the technical expertise and engagement required from the supplier.

For businesses specialising in audio-visual services, educational software, or multimedia system maintenance, this contract presents a considerable opportunity for growth and diversification. The award criteria, split evenly between quality and price, underline the significance of delivering technical excellence alongside value. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from such contracts, given the successful bid by Piranha Audio Visual Limited, a small to medium enterprise. Furthermore, the option for contract extensions suggests ongoing potential for a steady workflow, promoting business stability and fostering long-term partnerships with a public authority like Cheshire Fire Authority.

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Notice Title

Maintenance Service for Interactive Features Lighting and Scenery

Notice Description

Regulated Below Threshold Tender for a Maintenance Service for Interactive Features Lighting and Scenery

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is also a requirement for the contract to include any new or additional requirements including, but not limited to, additional equipment/interactive features, lighting and/or scenery or any refresh/ refurbishments that may be required during the duration of the contract and any extension period(s).

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for three years initially, with up to two annual extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065288-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

14800000 - Miscellaneous non-metallic mineral products

32323300 - Video equipment

48190000 - Educational software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

72212190 - Educational software development services

80310000 - Youth education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£147,615 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£147,615 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jacqueline Williams
Contact Email
jacqui.williams@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01606363016

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIRANHA AUDIO VISUAL

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