Tender

Halton Housing Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

HALTON HOUSING

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TenderUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 12:38

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Housing, a public authority operating under sub-central government jurisdiction in the United Kingdom, is currently in the tender update stage of its procurement process for the "Halton Housing Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance" contract. They are seeking bids from contractors to engage in the planned servicing of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, automatic opening vents, and other fire safety equipment on a cyclical basis. This project falls under the services category with particular relevance to fire-alarm system installation and maintenance services. The procurement follows an open procedure and involves a significant contract value estimated at £385,000 excluding VAT, with an initial term of three years and potential extensions. The tender submission deadline is 11th December 2025, with electronic submissions encouraged via Delta eSourcing, and the contract to commence on 6th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety system installation and maintenance. Firms with expertise in technical inspection and testing services, particularly SMEs with the capacity to meet Halton Housing's economic and technical criteria, are well-suited to benefit from this engagement. The contract's structure provides a stable engagement for an impressive three to five years, which could facilitate substantial business growth and network expansion within the public sector. Securing this contract allows businesses to strengthen their portfolio and establish a foothold in the fire safety services sector, supported by the potential for renewal and ongoing collaboration with Halton Housing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Halton Housing Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Halton Housing invites tenders from bidders in respect of the Fire Safety Equipment Servicing and Maintenance servicing programme. Halton Housing are inviting a contractor to deliver planned servicing of fire alarm systems; emergency lighting, automatic opening vents (AOV's), Dry and Wet Risers, fire extinguishers and any other ad hoc fire safety equipment on a cyclical programme of works. This will consist of monthly, quarterly, six monthly and annual checks The outcome of the tender process will be a single contract with one Contractor. The contract will be for an initial 3-years with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months, up to a maximum 5-year total contract term (3+1+1 years) subject to Halton Housing requirements and the performance of the successful contractor

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The outcome of the tender process will be a single contract with one Contractor. The contract will be for an initial 3-years with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months, up to a maximum 5-year total contract term (3+1+1 years) subject to Halton Housing requirements and the performance of the successful contractor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075195-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20256 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON HOUSING
Contact Name
Claire Paton
Contact Email
tenders@cirruspurchasing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 0TD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Halton View
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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