Award

Management of Fire & Life Safety Systems

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 16:43

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the management of Fire & Life Safety Systems at the University of Derby has reached the award stage. The contract awarded is titled "Management of Fire & Life Safety Systems" under the goods category and involves overseeing the university's fire detection and alarm systems. Situated at Kedleston Road, Derby, the University of Derby acts as the buying organisation. Commencing on 1 May 2026 and expected to end on 30 April 2029, with possible extensions until 2031, this selective procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure. Global Fire Systems Limited has been identified as the supplier for this contract, marked with a gross value of £2,750,000, showcasing significant business interests. The standstill period ends on 9 April 2026, with the final contract signature scheduled for 30 April 2026.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety systems. As the contract demands the management, maintenance, and potential end-of-life replacement of fire and life safety systems, companies specialising in fire detection and alarm systems can notably benefit. SMEs like Global Fire Systems Limited are particularly suited to compete, as seen in their successful progression through the tender process. The procurement strategy involved a two-stage tender process, allowing SMEs to demonstrate capability in accordance with stringent technical and health safety criteria. This setup not only supports business expansion but also ensures the delivery of high-quality fire safety services critical for large institutions like the University of Derby.

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Notice Title

Management of Fire & Life Safety Systems

Notice Description

Management of the University of Derby Fire & Life Safety Systems, in accordance with the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be issued on the basis of a 3 + 1 + 1, with each 1 year extension options being taken up, subject to ongoing supplier performance review. The University of Derby reserves the right to grant both 1 year extensions in a single act (i.e. a 2 year extension) should performance by the contractor, be of a sufficient standard to allow this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e39c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL FIRE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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