Award

Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 16:18

TenderUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 12:20

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for upgrading fire alarm systems in 14 supported and sheltered housing schemes, a project in the works category estimated to begin on 1st June 2026. The contract will span 18 months without an extension, aiming to ensure the proper installation and operational compliance of fire alarm systems. Award notices indicate the contracting phase is complete, following an open competition procurement method. The tender, initially published by Swindon Borough Council with buyer contact Jodie Wakefield, was designed under UK legislation. Swindon Borough Council's offices are located in Swindon, UK region UKK14.

This procurement process represents significant opportunities for businesses in the fire prevention and engineering design services sectors. SMEs like DFP Services Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned for growth through the implementation of fire-prevention systems. The comprehensive scope of work, including technical design, installation, and maintenance, demands expertise in both mechanical and electrical systems for buildings, presenting opportunities for specialists in these areas. Businesses capable of remote monitoring and testing of fire alarm systems will find valuable chances to expand their service offerings within this project framework. The open competition nature of the procurement facilitates broader participation, allowing companies meeting industry standards to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes

Notice Description

The appointment of a contractor for Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes. To be responsible for the end-to-end process of ensuring that fire alarm systems are correctly installed, configured, and operational in accordance with the requirements of this specification, industry standards and regulatory requirements to 14 supported and residential Housing schemes. SBC have previously commissioned a specialist consultant to design fire alarm systems for SBC sheltered and supported housing schemes to meet L1 and LD1 grade A requirements. These designs have now been taken up-to concept/spatial design stage (RIBA 3) identifying the component locations, wiring loops for the alarm systems and performance parameters. We are now appointing a specialist contractor to carry on from the consultants RIBA 3 (developed design) stage, from RIBA stage 4 Technical design through, the supply/manufacture, installation, handover and use of a compliant operational fire alarm system (RIBA stages 4-7). This design shall incorporate the grading requirements of the fire alarm system, as well as remote monitoring and testing abilities identified within the Initial concept design. The contract will be for a period of 18 months with no extension periods and is estimated to commence 1st June 2026. We are entering into a voluntary standstill period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,464,381 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DFP SERVICES

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