Award

Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

CHELMER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 09:52

Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance" contract, managed by Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited, is focused on testing, inspecting, servicing, and maintaining fire equipment across their housing stock. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure, reached the award stage with an award notice published on 5th November 2025. Situated in Chelmsford, the process invites service providers from across the UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, ensuring widespread geographical coverage. The contract is set to begin on 4th February 2026 and potentially extend up to February 2033, subject to performance and budgetary considerations. The contract's gross value is approximately £1,141,336.12 GBP, with a focus on service-based repair and maintenance under UK legislation.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and maintenance industry. With an emphasis on service quality and competitive pricing as award criteria, businesses with strong credentials in commercial fire alarm systems and fire equipment services would be well-positioned to compete. Around 13 final stage bids were received, with a notable SME participation rate, highlighting the competitive environment. SMEs that provide high-quality services at competitive prices stand to benefit from this procurement process, creating opportunities for regional and national firms to expand their portfolios and secure long-term service contracts with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

To test, inspect, service and maintain fire equipment across the housing stock that CHP own or manage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further twenty-four months at CHP's discretion and based upon the performance of the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058df3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071119-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,870,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,870,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£951,113 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-08-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chp.org.uk
Contact Phone
03005550500

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 5LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJS

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