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Fire Alarm Upgrade

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

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 09:02

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the partial upgrade of the Protec fire alarm system at the University Hospital of Wales. This contract involves replacing fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors, and break glass units. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award method, with Protec Fire Detection Plc being the sole supplier capable of performing this work due to the bespoke nature of the system. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically for burglar and fire alarms. The contract period is set from 1st February 2026 to 31st December 2026, and all activities will take place in Cardiff, Wales, with a contract value of £600,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in the installation, supply, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. While the contract has been awarded directly to Protec Fire Detection Plc due to their unique capability, businesses with similar portfolios could look into developing compatible offerings for future projects, possibly through partnership or technical expansion. The substantial investment highlights the healthcare sector’s commitment to enhancing safety infrastructure, inviting innovation and collaboration with larger scale and specialised suppliers within the industry.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Upgrade

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they are awarding a contract for the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment with replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units as a one off purchase. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

Procurement Information

Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003702-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lily Prance
Contact Email
lily.prance@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921500642

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTEC FIRE DETECTION PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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