Notice Information
Notice Title
Deck Integrated Fixed Foam Helipad System
Notice Description
This contract is for the Engineering, Installation and commissioning to convert the existing manually controlled helipad fire monitor to a fully automated deck integrated firefighting system at the University Hospital of Wales Helideck. This is used to prevent any fire related incidents whilst a helicopter is landing on site and will provide instant fire suppression should anything occur. The manual system necessitates trained fire fighters to be on site in order to operate the system. This increases the likelihood of human error and presents a substantial cost to the Health Board.
Procurement Information
As the requirement involves the conversion of an existing manually controlled helipad fire monitor system to a fully automated DIFFS solution compliant with CAA CAP 1264 standards. This is a highly specialised niche with very limited suppliers in the UK market and the market analysis confirms no alternative suppliers with proven capability to deliver this integrated solution within required safety and regulatory standards. Blaze Manufacturing Solutions Ltd is a trusted provider of DIFFS systems for critical infrastructure, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. The company's dedicated project team brings extensive expertise in hydraulic analysis, firewater systems, and compliance with aviation safety standards, ensuring robust and reliable designs. Blaze offers a fully integrated solution, delivering the complete EPC scope from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Its systems are engineered to meet stringent safety requirements, capable of extinguishing major spill fires within 15 seconds in full compliance with CAA CAP 1264 standards.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e6b3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076214-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
51 - Installation services (except software)
-
- CPV Codes
51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £348,416 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 21 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
- Contact Name
- Harry Davies
- Contact Email
- harry.davies6@wales.nhs.uk
- Contact Phone
- +442921500292
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF14 4HH
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Heath
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076214-2025
21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076206-2025
21st November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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