Tender

Refuge Communication System

WESTON COLLEGE

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TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 11:54

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Weston College is inviting tenders for the servicing, repair, and maintenance of Refuge Communication Systems across its campuses, situated in the Weston-super-Mare locality, region UKK12 in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, focusing on communications system maintenance services, and complies with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 16th January 2026 at midday. Interested suppliers must submit a completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) via email to the designated Weston College address. The procurement process follows an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold contracts, and is managed as an open tender stage. Priority is given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) under reserved participation conditions, with the contract set to commence on 2nd March 2026 for a duration of two years with an option for renewal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in communications system maintenance, especially those familiar with systems like Complus Teltronic and Sovereign Fire and Security, amongst others, as listed in the tender description. The contract's nature provides a substantial opportunity for companies to establish a relationship with a reputable educational institution. The specific emphasis on quality aspects such as innovation, service detail, and business continuity presents a compelling canvas for businesses that excel in delivering high-added value services. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in emergency systems and compliance with safety standards, such as BS5839-9, are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their capabilities to secure and maintain long-term engagement through potential contract renewals beyond the initial period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refuge Communication System

Notice Description

Weston College is seeking tenders for the servicing, repair and maintenance of Refuge Communications Systems across its estate. These systems are critical for emergency evacuation and compliance with BS5839-9. The contract will cover five main system types: Complus Teltronic, Sovereign Fire and Security, Cooper VoCALL, EVCS Compact, and Pentech Electronics Ltd Model Series 6000. These communications systems are based across the Weston College Estate Campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial period of the contract will be 2 years + 1 year, to be reviewed prior to the end of the initial period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081899-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
WESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wcgtender@weston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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