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APX003 Fire Alarm Servicing Contract

APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2026 at 15:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Dec 2025 at 16:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 15:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Apex Housing Association, a sub-central government public authority located in Londonderry, United Kingdom, facilitated a tender process for a Fire Alarm Servicing Contract across its various residential properties. This procurement, under the selective competitive procedure, covered services in repairing, maintaining, and installing fire protection, alarm and security system components. The association required capable contractors to carry out periodic servicing and minor repairs in accordance with applicable standards and legislation. This award was completed on 3rd April 2026, granting a contract period from 11th March 2026 to 11th January 2028, with an optional renewal of twelve months. Dalkia Scotshield Limited, an SME based in Glasgow, was identified as the supplier within the service category, under a contract valued at £685,000 gross. The awarded contract underscores the need for maintaining system functionality and ensuring statutory compliance across multiple sites.

The tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in fire alarm and security system servicing. Companies with expertise in electrical and mechanical building installations, fire protection equipment, and security materials repair and maintenance are well-positioned to enter such contracts. The selective nature of the procurement method emphasises the importance of demonstrating high-quality service delivery and resource management, which can enhance reputation and potentially lead to future contracts. SMEs like Dalkia Scotshield Limited, standing out due to their technical proficiency and competitive pricing, are optimal contenders in this realm, particularly in meeting the service standards set by organisations such as Apex Housing Association. Opportunities for long-term engagement through contract extensions further bolster regional business stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APX003 Fire Alarm Servicing Contract

Notice Description

Apex Housing Association (the Client) manages a wide portfolio of buildings including general needs housing, supported living schemes, and sheltered housing developments across multiple locations. These buildings typically include communal areas, individual dwellings, staff areas, offices, and plant rooms. The alarm and security installations across the sites include the following, Fire alarm Warden/Nurse Call Access Control Automated Doors Intruder alarm CCTV Personal Attack Alarm Disabled Refuge The installations include both landlord and domestic systems and are of varying ages, manufacturers, and configurations. Fire alarm systems in Apex properties include a mix of conventional, addressable, domestic-type interlinked alarms, and hybrid systems. Some properties include multiple systems installed in different parts of the building. Systems may be integrated with ancillary services such as door access, AOV / smoke ventilation, warden call, passenger lifts, or staff call alarms. The Client requires a competent and experienced fire alarm maintenance Contractor to carry out periodic servicing, inspection, testing, and minor repairs of all alarm and security systems as listed within these documents. This shall be carried out in accordance with applicable standards, legislation and manufacturers' guidance to ensure continued functionality, reliability and statutory compliance of each system. The appointed Contractor shall provide a full programmed maintenance regime covering all equipment forming part of the alarm and security systems. Maintenance shall include all system components

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031204-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£243,066 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

Apex Housing Association

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT48 6HL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
City Walls
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DALKIA SCOTSHIELD LIMITED

Further Information

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