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Maintenance of Life Critical, Statutory Fire Alarm Systems and Accessories

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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07 Nov 2025 at 15:50

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14 Oct 2025 at 08:07

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01 Sep 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for maintaining life-critical and statutory fire alarm systems and accessories. This project falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is located within various health board premises in Wales, primarily in the regions of UKL15 and UKL17. The procurement was implemented using a direct award method as per the Procurement Act 2023, with the contract signed on 24th October 2025. The contract commenced on 27th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 26th October 2026, with a gross contract value of £108,744.

This contract provides an essential opportunity for businesses specialising in fire alarm system maintenance, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises like Morrisline Engineering, to expand their service offerings within the NHS framework. The contract focuses on ensuring continuity and service reliability, which are critical for businesses that have prior experience and technical compatibility with existing systems. This opportunity favours businesses that can provide seamless integration and maintenance without causing technical difficulties or disrupting the operational efficiency of life safety systems. The emphasis on maintaining standardised systems across sites also enhances business growth potential through ongoing and future maintenance contracts.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Life Critical, Statutory Fire Alarm Systems and Accessories

Notice Description

Contract details notice following the award of a contract for the Maintenance of Life Critical, Statutory Fire Alarm Systems and Accessories via a direct award under schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, under the following grounds: Schedule 5, section 7 - Additional or repeat Goods/services. (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. And under schedule 5 paragraph 6: (a)due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059178
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072150-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,620 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lewis Ford
Contact Email
lewis.ford@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORRISLINE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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