Award

Installation of new Fire Alarm

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the installation of a new fire alarm system, with the contract awarded to Trustee Fire & Security. This project falls under the 'works' category, specifically focusing on fire-alarm system installation, and is set in Maidstone, United Kingdom, within the UKJ region. The contract period is from 22nd September 2025 to 30th January 2026, with provisions for unforeseen works. The procurement was executed using a below-threshold method, aligning with UK legislation 2023/54, and falls under sub-central government public authority management. The tender process is now complete, with the award effectively dated 25th September 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in security and fire safety systems, particularly those focusing on system installations. Suitable candidates for such tenders typically include SMEs with expertise in fire alarm and security system installations. The engagement with a public authority like Kent County Council can enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing their capacity to handle public infrastructure projects. The scale and scope of this project offer substantial growth potential for firms that can efficiently manage installation projects and cater to additional work related to unforeseen needs in public safety infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Installation of new Fire Alarm

Notice Description

Undetake the installation of a new FA system at the site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a20d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059674-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,637 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTEE FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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