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Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, located in Birmingham, involves the contractual service titled "Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites." This tender encompasses the comprehensive execution of planned, corrective, and emergency inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs for sprinkler systems at various locations. The procurement stage has reached completion, with a formal contract awarded to ARGUS FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY LIMITED on 20th March 2026, with the service delivery period starting from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028, plus an optional renewal period of 24 months. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, targeting the service industry category specifically for repair and maintenance services within the United Kingdom's West Midlands region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sprinkler systems and fire protection equipment. Companies with expertise in installation, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those familiar with the UK standards and legislation pertaining to fire safety, would be advantageous for this contract. The open procurement approach facilitates participation from a wide range of service providers, encouraging competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery. Large-scale enterprises capable of providing a comprehensive service solution and innovative emergency response capabilities will find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion and strengthening their regional presence in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

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Notice Title

Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites

Notice Description

The Works comprise of the execution planned, corrective and emergency inspection, test, maintenance and repair of the entire sprinkler systems within the various locations as scheduled in the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025573-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGUS FIRE PROTECTION

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