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Fire Alarms

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Nov 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in Gillingham, United Kingdom, focused on the installation of fire alarms at their facilities. This process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting fire-alarm systems, and was conducted through a direct procurement method without competitive tendering due to its below-threshold value. The tender stage was completed, and the contract, amounting to £29,806.57, was signed on the 11th of November, 2025. The awarded contract was promptly active on the same date, marking the conclusion of this procurement process.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and security systems, particularly those offering advanced fire alarm solutions. Enterprises classified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the scale and monetary scope. Companies like E SAUNDERS MARGATE, the contract awardee, can leverage this experience to showcase their capabilities, fulfil similar contracts, and expand their portfolio within the UK market for public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarms

Notice Description

To install fire alarms on the premises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072595-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,806 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E SAUNDERS MARGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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