Award

Service and Maintenance of Portable Firefighting Equipment

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 11:51

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 13:18

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC has completed the procurement process for the service and maintenance of portable fire-fighting equipment, which falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This process was carried out using an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and fair competition. The award has been made to Fire Safety Direct Ltd, based in Swansea. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and will extend up to 28th February 2029, with a potential renewal for an additional two years. This procurement was governed by Welsh devolved regulations and is above the financial threshold stipulated by applicable legislation.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety services, particularly those specialising in inspection, servicing, and maintenance of fire equipment. Companies that can provide quality technical services, coupled with competitive cost solutions and social value, would find this tender a valuable avenue for growth, particularly SMEs, given their suitability for the project. The contract follows an award criterion allocating significant weight to technical quality, cost efficiency, and social value elements, indicating the buyer’s emphasis on comprehensive service delivery. Businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector by engaging in similar tenders and delivering high-standard services to sub-central public authorities like Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Portable Firefighting Equipment

Notice Description

Service and Maintenance of Portable Firefighting Equipment to RCT Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e64c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015605-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£230,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£230,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-11-14

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Julie Snooks
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441443281182

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE SAFETY DIRECT

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