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Birmingham Women's Hospital Fire Alarm Install Works

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 17:12

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Birmingham Women's Hospital Fire Alarm Install Works was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls under the industry category of works, specifically aimed at fire-alarm system installation. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the procurement method adopted was an open competition below threshold. The contract, awarded to Solid State Security, is active from 14th November 2025 to 30th September 2026, and involves comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades, integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure. This project was managed under the BSOL Procurement Collaborative, with significant emphasis on maintaining site safety throughout the works and ensuring comprehensive staff training upon completion. The legal basis was aligned with UK legislation 2023/54, and the procurement stage has progressed from the tendering phase to award and contract activation. Key solicitation dates included a tender submission deadline on 10th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in safety systems, fire alarm installations, and related technological solutions. The project is catered towards businesses capable of delivering comprehensive safety system upgrades and interfacing advanced technologies with existing systems. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate in the tendering process, indicating a competitive environment supportive of smaller and socially conscious enterprises. Firms adept in handling phased construction projects, guaranteeing site safety, and providing substantial staff training are well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities. This contract demonstrates the potential for collaboration with healthcare institutions, offering avenues for suppliers to establish a strong presence in the public sector, with a focus on technological integration and safety enhancement.

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Notice Title

Birmingham Women's Hospital Fire Alarm Install Works

Notice Description

The works include replacing and installing fire alarm control panels, repeater panels, and field devices, with cabling tested and replaced as needed. Linear heat detectors, visual/audible devices, and a fully integrated Drax graphical system will be added, interfacing with existing building systems. All works will be phased to maintain site safety, with full testing, certification, and staff training on completion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080360-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£276,030 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.blower@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLID STATE SECURITY

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