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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:06

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Active Fire Framework 2025," was initiated by Northern Housing Consortium Ltd, based in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The framework aims to provide a comprehensive range of active fire products and services across the UK, covering risk assessments, inspections, fire equipment testing, and maintenance. The project involves multiple sub-lots such as fire detection, smoke control systems, and emergency lighting. This framework, under an open procedure, began accepting tenders on 31 July 2025, and concluded the award phase on 19 November 2025, with the contracts scheduled to be active from 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2030.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety and security systems. Large firms and SMEs alike, especially those with capabilities in fire system installation and maintenance, can find opportunities to expand their operations and enhance their market presence. The framework's structure, divided into various lots and sub-lots, allows participation across multiple specialisms, enabling businesses to apply for tenders that best match their expertise. With an estimated total value of £690,981,600, the opportunities for substantial business growth and sector-specific partnerships are considerable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Active Fire Framework 2025

Notice Description

The scope of this Framework Agreement is for the provision of active fire products and services. The Framework will cover, but is not limited to: *Risk assessments; inspections; fire equipment testing; and portable appliances testing *Fire products including fire detectors; manual and automatic action products; and fire-retardant products *Servicing and maintenance; fire safety and remedial works; security and access systems; emergency lighting; fire damper and fire collar maintenance; and minor works and servicing. The products and services shall fall into 4 separate Framework "LOTs", further broken down into Sub-Lots, to reflect the structure of the industries. Supply Partners are invited to apply for one or more LOT(s) if applicable. LOT 1: Fire Products- Supply and Installation Sub-Lot 1.1 Fire Detection Sub-Lot 1.2 Smoke Control Systems Sub-Lot 1.3 Sprinkler System Sub-Lot 1.4 Misting System Sub-Lot 1.5 Fire Extinguisher Sub-Lot 1.6 Emergency Lighting Sub-Lot 1.7 Fire Alarm Monitoring Sub-Lot 1.8 Fire Escape Products Sub- Lot 1.9 Defibrillators LOT 2: Consultancy Sub-Lot 2.1 Fire Risk Assessments Sub-Lot 2.2 Fire Risk Inspections Sub-Lot 2.3 Fire Engineering LOT 3: Servicing Sub-Lot 3.1 Fire Servicing and Maintenance Sub-Lot 3.2 Fire Safety, Minor and Remedial Works Sub-Lot 3.3 Emergency Lighting Maintenance Sub-Lot 3.4 Fire Damper and Fire Collar Maintenance Sub-Lot 3.5 Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Sub-Lot 3.6 Maintenance of Defibrillators Sub-Lot 3.7 Fire Escape Products Maintenance Sub-Lot 3.8 Sprinkler Systems Service and Maintenance Sub-Lot 3.9 Misting System Service and Maintenance LOT 4: Fully Managed Service To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006968651

Lot Information

Sub-Lot 1.1 Fire Detection

Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection systems to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to provide early detection of fire incidents to protect life and property. Purpose The purpose of the fire detection system is to: *Detect fire incidents at the earliest possible stage. *Alert occupants and emergency services promptly. *Facilitate safe evacuation and firefighting efforts. *Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

SUB-LOT 1.2: SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Supply and installation of smoke control systems to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to provide effective smoke control to facilitate safe evacuation and fire suppression efforts. Purpose The purpose of this specification is to: *Supply high-quality manual and automatic smoke control products. *Ensure proper installation and functionality of these products. *Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

SUB-LOT 1.3: SPRINKLER SYSTEM

The requirements for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sprinkler systems to ensure fire protection for the specified premises. The purpose of this specification is to: *Supply high-quality sprinkler systems to suppress or extinguish fire to protect life and property *Ensure proper installation and functionality of these products. *Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

SUB-LOT 1.4: MISTING SYSTEM

Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of misting systems to ensure fire protection for the specified premises. The purpose is to: *Supply high-quality misting systems to suppress or extinguish fire to protect life and property *Ensure proper installation and functionality of these products. *Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

SUB-LOT 1.5: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

The requirements for the supply of fire extinguishers to ensure adequate fire protection for the specified premises.

SUB-LOT 1.6: EMERGENCY LIGHTING (SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION)

The requirements for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of emergency lighting systems to ensure safe evacuation during power outages or emergencies.

SUB-LOT 1.7 FIRE ALARM MONITORING

The requirements for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a fire alarm monitoring system to ensure continuous surveillance and prompt response to fire incidents.

SUB-LOT 1.8: FIRE ESCAPE PRODUCTS

The supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of fire escape products to ensure safe evacuation during emergencies.

SUB-LOT 1.9: DEFIBRILLATOR

The supply of defibrillators to ensure their proper operation and availability in case of cardiac emergencies.

Sub-Lot 2.1: Fire Risk Assessments

The requirements for conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate risks, and implement measures to mitigate these risks. The requirements of an FRA are to ensure that it assists member organisations to meet their obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The purpose of the FRA is to: *Identify fire hazards and risks within the premises. *Evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures. *Recommend improvements to enhance fire safety. *Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards

SUB-LOT 2.2: FIRE RISK INSPECTIONS

The requirements for conducting Fire Risk Inspections (FRI) to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate risks, and implement measures to mitigate these risks. The purpose of the FRI is to: *Physically inspect buildings to identify fire hazards and risks within the premises or to evaluate the risk relating to specific incidents, changes to buildings or building design. *Evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures. *Recommend improvements to enhance fire safety. *Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

SUB-LOT 2.3: FIRE ENGINEERING

The requirements for Active Fire Engineering (AFE) to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to design, implement, and maintain effective fire protection systems. Purpose The purpose of the AFE is to: *Provide advice and guidance on areas of complex fire safety *Design fire protection systems that prevent, detect, and respond to fires aligned to the advice. *Ensure the effectiveness of fire safety measures. *Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

SUB-LOT 3.1: FIRE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

The requirements for the servicing and maintenance of fire protection systems to ensure their proper operation and compliance with safety standards.

SUB-LOT 3.2: FIRE SAFETY, MINOR AND REMEDIAL WORKS

The requirements for fire safety and remedial works to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and enhance the overall safety of the premises

SUB-LOT 3.3: EMERGENCY LIGHTING

The requirements for the maintenance of emergency lighting systems to ensure safe evacuation during power outages or emergencies.

SUB-LOT 3.4: FIRE DAMPER AND FIRE COLLAR MAINTENANCE

The requirements for the maintenance of fire dampers and fire collars to ensure their proper operation and compliance with fire safety standards.

SUB-LOT 3.5: FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE

Outlines the requirements for maintenance and servicing of fire extinguishers to assist the suppression of fire in the event of an emergency.

SUB-LOT 3.6 MAINTENANCE OF DEFIBRILLATORS

Outlines the requirements for the maintenance of defibrillators to ensure their proper operation and availability in case of cardiac emergencies

SUB-LOT 3.7: FIRE ESCAPE PRODUCTS

Outlines the requirements for the maintenance of fire escape products to ensure safe evacuation during emergencies.

SUB-LOT 3.8: SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Outlines the procedures for the regular service and maintenance of sprinkler systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards

SUB-LOT 3.9: MISTING SYSTEMS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Outlines the procedures for the regular service and maintenance of misting systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.

LOT 4: FULLY MANAGED SERVICE

Must be able to undertake ALL activities detailed within those LOTs/Sub-Lots either directly or through carefully selected sub-contractors or consortia arrangements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007254-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

45343100 - Fireproofing work

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£575,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£232,295,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£232,295,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd

DFP Services Ltd

EFT Systems Ltd

Fieldway Supplies Ltd

Harmony Fire Ltd

OpenView Security Solutions Limited

Solid State Security

The Wiggett Group Ltd

Ventro Ltd

ABCA Systems Limited

Briggs Fire & Security Ltd

Jackson Fire & Security Ltd

Secureshield Ltd

ION Facilities Management

SYNCRO FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED

Acivico Limited

Xomni Limited

Firntec Ltd

Hydrock Consultants Ltd

Maze Fire Consulting

Pennington Choices Ltd

Storm Tempest Ltd

Tersus

Ashley McDonough Group

RGE Services Limited

Churches Fire Security Ltd

Neo Property Solutions Limited

R J Urmson

Further Information

Notice Documents

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