Award

Estates Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the University of Plymouth, a public authority within sub-central government, has reached the award stage for its procurement titled "Estates Equipment." The tender, which focused on modified fire detection and fire alarm system equipment, falls under the goods category with a specific emphasis on fire-detection systems. The procurement was completed below the standard threshold via an unknown method, involving delivery to several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract was awarded on 27 June 2025, and the active award status began on 21 July 2025, concluding on 31 August 2025, with a total value of £56,358.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of fire-detection systems and related equipment, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, akin to the successful supplier, South West Fire Alarms Limited. The procurement not only covers broad geographical locations across the UK but also reinforces the potential for future collaborations with universities and public authorities seeking enhanced building safety solutions. Businesses targeting innovations or improvements in fire safety equipment would find this sector promising for growth and integration into ongoing public sector safety initiatives.

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Notice Title

Estates Equipment

Notice Description

Modified fire detection & fire alarm system equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05836a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046938-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,358 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH WEST FIRE ALARMS

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