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

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council is engaged in a procurement process under an open procedure for a Term Maintenance Contract for servicing sprinkler, dry riser, and kitchen fire suppression systems across various Council properties in the region UKM76. The contract involves quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection, testing, and servicing, including a 24/7 emergency call-out service. The procurement stage is currently complete, and an award was made to Churches Fire Safety Ltd in February 2026, with a contract value of £283,021.93 GBP. Initial tender activities were active until January 2026, making this an opportune process for service providers within the repair and maintenance services industry.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in fire safety systems and maintenance services. Organisations with capabilities in emergency response and routine maintenance for similar systems would be well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the services and the scale of the contract, both local SMEs and larger suppliers can benefit from engaging with such public procurement opportunities. The long-term nature of the contact, along with potential further extension opportunities, provides businesses with a stable revenue source and potential expansion in the public sector market.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013780-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£283,021 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHES FIRE SAFETY

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