Tender

Fire Alarm Maintenance Services (Trust-Wide)

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 13:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a comprehensive Fire Alarm Maintenance Service, spanning their entire trust with a contract value estimated at £720,000. This process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure being employed, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for potential suppliers. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12:00PM on 9th December 2025. The procurement involves services related to fire-alarm systems and the repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, classified under the CPV codes 31625200 and 50413200 respectively. The procurement is above the threshold and is covered by the GPA, with the location being the United Kingdom, specifically Newcastle-upon-Tyne (region UKC22).

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in fire safety systems and maintenance services to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses with robust economic and technical capabilities, particularly SMEs, can benefit from participating in this competitive process. The Trust is ensuring equal weightage for cost and quality in evaluating bids, making it vital for bidders to emphasise their capacity to deliver both exceptional value and superior service quality. The contract period extends from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, with potential for renewal for up to two additional years, creating a sustainable business relationship for successful bidders. Electronic submissions are welcomed, facilitating a smooth process for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

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),

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e178
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073984-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.fergus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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