Tender

Term Maintenance Contract for Servicing of Sprinkler, Dry Riser and Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is undertaking a public procurement process through an open procedure for a Term Maintenance Contract regarding the servicing of sprinkler, dry riser, and kitchen fire suppression systems. This tender falls within the repair and maintenance services industry category and involves services provision to various properties in the Falkirk area, denoted by region UKM76. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested bidders have until 12 January 2026, 14:00 to submit their electronic bids. The contract’s estimated value is GBP 150,000, and it includes quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections, testing, and servicing, alongside a comprehensive 24/7 emergency call-out service. The procurement is anticipated to offer community benefits, as specified in related documents.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire suppression systems maintenance and repair to expand their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a local authority. Given the contract’s stipulations, companies with expertise in providing round-the-clock maintenance and repair services, particularly those with a proven track record in handling sprinkler and fire suppression systems, would find this tender particularly attractive. Companies capable of ensuring swift response to emergency calls—a critical aspect of the contract—will have a competitive edge. Additionally, businesses that can align their services with the procurement’s community benefit goals can stand to enhance their local engagement and corporate social responsibility profile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Term Maintenance Contract for Servicing of Sprinkler, Dry Riser and Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

Notice Description

This contract comprises the following Works/ Services provision to various Falkirk Council properties: - 1. The quarterly, 6 monthly and annual inspection, testing and servicing of Sprinkler installations and associated equipment as detailed, including any battery replacements as required. 2. The 6 month and annual service, inspection and testing of the Dry Risers as detailed and any associated equipment as required. 3. The 6 month and annual service, inspection and testing of the Kitchen Fire Suppression installations as detailed and any associated equipment as required. 4. A 2 hour emergency call out service is to be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year including all public holidays and weekends. 5. Ad hoc repairs and works to the Sprinkler, Dry Riser and Kitchen Fire Suppression installations as may be required from time to time on a daywork basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract comprises the following Works/ Services provision to various Falkirk Council properties: - 1. The quarterly, 6 monthly and annual inspection, testing and servicing of Sprinkler installations and associated equipment as detailed, including any battery replacements as required. 2. The 6 month and annual service, inspection and testing of the Dry Risers as detailed and any associated equipment as required. 3. The 6 month and annual service, inspection and testing of the Kitchen Fire Suppression installations as detailed and any associated equipment as required. 4. A 2 hour emergency call out service is to be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year including all public holidays and weekends. 5. Ad hoc repairs and works to the Sprinkler, Dry Riser and Kitchen Fire Suppression installations as may be required from time to time on a daywork basis.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to an option to extend for a further 12 months if it is in the interests of Falkirk Council to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ianw.paterson@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324504950

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

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