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Autronica Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (Maintenance of closed operation)

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 13:25

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on the Hywel Dda University Health Board's contract for the maintenance of Autronica Fire Alarm and Detection Systems at Withybush General Hospital in Carmarthen, Wales. This project falls under the "services" category, specifically repair and maintenance services. Managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, the procurement follows a direct method due to its below-threshold value, bypassing competition requirements. The award phase has been completed, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2026, extending until 31st December 2028. The contracting authority adheres to both central government and Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for firms specialising in niche fire alarm systems with expertise in closed protocol operations. Given the unique nature of the Autronica system, businesses possessing specific knowledge in its software maintenance can leverage their exclusive capabilities to secure contracts. Large-scale entities, particularly those experienced in servicing equipment distributed from overseas manufacturers like Norway, can position themselves as ideal candidates in such specialised fields, offering targeted expertise vital for fulfilling contract requirements.

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Notice Title

Autronica Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (Maintenance of closed operation)

Notice Description

Award for the maintenance of Autronica Fire Alarm system that is unique to the Withybush General Hospital locality. The system which is manufactured in Norway is distributed and maintained by only one UK company, namely who are the only holders of the required software expertise to maintain the system. Closed protocol system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014776-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,215 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£108,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Graeme Morris
Contact Email
graeme.morris@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441639509425, +442921500701

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE SYSTEMS CONSULTANCY

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