This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 14:19

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 11:46

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 15:58

Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

On 13th February 2026, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, concluded the award stage for the Fire Smoke Damper Surveys contract in Cardiff, Wales. The procurement process began as an open tender on 30th July 2025 under the UK legal basis 2023/54, with Premier Compliance UK Ltd selected as the supplier. This contract involves repair and maintenance services within the region UKL22 and is valued at £527,076 gross, with potential annual renewal options until February 2031. The contract signed on 12th February 2026 is scheduled from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2029, reflecting the completion of the tender process. This award signifies the transition from the tender to contract stage, indicating a successful procurement outcome for the involved entities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in testing and maintenance services, particularly in fire-detection systems and damper-related apparatus. The open competitive procedure allows both SMEs and larger organisations to bid, with technical and commercial criteria set to ensure high standards and competitive pricing. Businesses with relevant expertise can capitalise on this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector, enhancing their market presence in the UK, specifically in Wales. The collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for panel and signal testing prepares successful bidders to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, potentially leading to further contracts and renewing growth avenues within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Smoke Damper Surveys

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board posted an open competitive FTS tender on the 30th July 2025 as they required a contractor to liaise with and arrange joint testing visits with the Health Board's incumbent specialist fire alarm companies and/or damper manufacturers to arrange combined testing of the Fire/Smoke dampers to panel signal testing and FD panel health checks. Following the conclusion of the evaluation, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board now intend to award this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further two years in annual intervals at the sole discretion of the Health Board

Planning Information

No current action, tender to be posted in the next coming week(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013474-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£439,229 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£439,228 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Premier Compliance UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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