Award

Periodic Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service, Testing & Minor Remedial Works

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2025 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has awarded a contract for the "Periodic Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service, Testing & Minor Remedial Works" to ABCA SYSTEMS LIMITED. This service contract, which falls under the technical inspection and testing services category, will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKD7. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 23rd October 2025. The contract will run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, allowing for potential adjustments to include additional sites or remedial work as needed. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a specific approach suitable for this type of public authority engagement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and minor remedial works. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their operations. The contract's flexibility in accommodating additional sites further offers opportunities for growth and increased engagement with Knowsley Council. Given the industry category, firms specialising in fire safety inspections, technical testing, and maintenance services will be well-suited to effectively contribute and potentially develop long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Periodic Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service, Testing & Minor Remedial Works

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (The Council) is seeking to award a 3 year contract to a suitably qualified and experienced contractor (The Contractor) to undertake the following services:- a) provide a takeover service, b) periodic inspection and testing of fire alarm systems, c) periodic inspection and testing of emergency lighting systems, refuge systems and fire curtains, d) minor remedial works, which are identified during the inspections e) provide a call out facility which shall cater for both 'normal' and 'out of hours' calls to system faults or emergencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d35a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068178-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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