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Fire and security maintenance and support

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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05 Sep 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University has concluded a procurement process titled "Fire and Security Maintenance and Support," completed as of 5th September 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting fire prevention and security services, and is located in Southampton, United Kingdom (Region UKJ32). The process was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to ARC Fire Safety and Security Ltd, with the service period commencing on 1st August 2025 and set to extend until 1st September 2026, with a potential for renewal based on changes in university infrastructure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire prevention and security services, particularly those capable of providing reactive support and maintenance solutions within an academic campus setting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ARC Fire Safety and Security Ltd, especially those with expertise in managing security and fire safety infrastructure, would find this contract particularly favourable for business expansion and strengthening their portfolio in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

Fire and security maintenance and support

Notice Description

Fire and security, reactive support and maintenance across campus and student residence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05951b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054352-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC FIRE SAFETY AND SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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