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PPM Academic Fire System

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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11 Nov 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "PPM Academic Fire System" was managed by the University of the West of England, located in Bristol, UK. This contract pertains to repair and maintenance services within the electrical and mechanical building installations industry. The procurement stage has been completed, with a contract period from 31st October 2025 to 1st November 2025. This tender was conducted via a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, as specified under UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Defensor Maintenance Limited on 30th October 2025, with an overall gross value of £124,639.80.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in maintenance services to engage with academic institutions requiring specialised support for their infrastructure. The specific focus on fire system maintenance services makes it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in building safety and compliance. Businesses keen on similar contracts can position themselves by showcasing their capability in providing efficient, reliable maintenance services to public sector institutions like sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

PPM Academic Fire System

Notice Description

PPM Academic fire system contract until 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072705-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,866 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENSOR MAINTENANCE

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