STCH Building Fire Alarm Systems, Servicing and Maintenance

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 08:41

Award

31 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process concerning Building Fire Alarm Systems, Servicing, and Maintenance across its hospital and community sites. The award, active as of 27th April 2026, was granted to Albion Detection Systems Ltd following an open procedure. This process underscores the procurement stage having advanced to completion with a contract duration running until 26th April 2029, inclusive of optional extensions up to 2031. The project aligns with central government standards, and the primary service categories involve repair and maintenance services in Sheffield, UK.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and building maintenance sectors to broaden their client portfolio, notably those capable of delivering specialised fire-protection services. Enterprises specialising in technical servicing and maintenance with a focus on quality and competitive pricing could benefit from similar opportunities in the health sector by aligning themselves with organisations like the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Especially small and medium-sized enterprises, keen on expanding their market reach within the UK health sector, would find these types of contracts advantageous for sustained growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

STCH Building Fire Alarm Systems, Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Building Fire Alarm Systems, Servicing and Maintenance For Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sheffield Teaching Hospital

Fire alarm services for Sheffield Teaching Hospital

Options: 2 x option years

Renewal: 2 x option years

Lot 2 - Sheffield Childrens Hospital

Fire Alarm services for Sheffield Childrens Hospital

Options: 2 x option years

Renewal: 2 x option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05870c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039644-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£242,389 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-09-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBION DETECTION SYSTEMS

Further Information

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