Award

Fire Safety Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council recently concluded a public procurement process for Fire Safety Services, encompassing essential safety works and compliance activities across their properties located in Chatham, United Kingdom. This tender was carried out as an open competition under below-threshold procurement rules and reached the award stage, with RGE Services Ltd emerging as the selected supplier. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £4,200,000, will commence on 1st April 2026 and run for an initial three-year period, with potential extensions up to a total of seven years. The procurement process focused on key safety services such as installation and maintenance of fire protection systems, and the award was made official on 26th January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-alarm systems, safety equipment installation, and consultancy services. Given the substantial contract value and the duration, large-scale firms with the capability to provide comprehensive safety and maintenance services will find this tender particularly appealing. Moreover, firms experienced in health and safety services with the capacity to support legal compliance for public authorities stand well-positioned to competitively bid on such future tenders. The open procurement method utilised by Medway Council not only ensures transparency but also encourages a wide range of businesses to participate and potentially expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Services

Notice Description

Fire safety services and associated works that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties and compliance with all relevant legislation. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009667388

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a69b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007050-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71317200 - Health and safety services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RGE SERVICES

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