Planning

Fire Alarm Maintenance at Cardiff University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 09:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for maintaining fire alarm systems across its campus, which is situated in Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment services. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and will potentially extend until 31st March 2031. Important upcoming dates include the future notice date, which is set for 11th November 2025. The total estimated contract value is £3,679,479, improving safety by ensuring the functionality of fire alarms in both residential and academic buildings.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in fire alarm maintenance and repair, building services, or safety equipment. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have capabilities in these areas are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is suited for businesses of their scale. The maintenance and servicing of vital safety infrastructure at a major university offer substantial business growth potential through long-term service contracts. Staying ahead of the future notice release and planning engagement with Cardiff University could be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Maintenance at Cardiff University

Notice Description

The requirement is for the maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University campus, covering both residential and academic/professional services buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property.

Planning Information

Desktop and telephone search for relevant companies to establish scope of market, undertaken locally and nationally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069610-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,262,812 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 20254 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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