Fire Alarm Maintenance Services (Trust-Wide)

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 10:26

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 14:14

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fire Alarm Maintenance Services (Trust-Wide)" is conducted by The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UKC22. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, and is part of a completed tender with the most recent procurement stage being the award and contract phase. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026. The procurement method utilised an open procedure with key dates being the contract start on 1st July 2026 and an end date set for 30th June 2028, with potential extensions until 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the maintenance services sector, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive fire alarm maintenance across large healthcare facilities. The contract, valued at £939,558.24, is suited for businesses that can offer high-quality, reliable maintenance services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Pyrocel Limited, who was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete, especially if they have expertise in handling fire-alarm systems and can meet the stringent quality and commercial criteria set forth in the tender. This contract represents a stable income stream over multiple years with potential for further growth through renewal options.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Maintenance Services (Trust-Wide)

Notice Description

Requirement of a comprehensive Fire Alarm Maintenance Service to the Trust (i.e. Trust-Wide),

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e178
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£782,965 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£782,965 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PYROCEL

Further Information

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