Tender

GCC005 - Museum - fire alarms installation

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "GCC005 - Museum - fire alarms installation," with a primary focus on the installation of a fire alarm system at the Gloucester Museum, located at Brunswick Road, Gloucester. This contract falls under the category of works, particularly the installation of fire-alarm systems, and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the procurement method is open competition, with the submission deadline set for 9th February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 26th January 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 20th April 2026 and end on 27th June 2026, with an estimated value of £160,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the installation of fire-alarm systems, particularly those with experience in heritage or listed building projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on quality, financial reliability, and social value will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, given its emphasis on quality weighting at 60%, financial at 30%, and social value at 10%. The opportunity allows companies to demonstrate technical expertise while ensuring minimal disturbance to the historic integrity of the museum building, making it a strategic win for businesses looking to establish a foothold in heritage restoration projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCC005 - Museum - fire alarms installation

Notice Description

The Gloucester Museum, also known as the City Museum and Art Gallery on Brunswick Road, is a Grade II listed building included on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1245964. Its designation recognises both the architectural quality and the historic significance of the building, which was originally constructed in 1892-3. Care should be taken and any works covered by this specification should be done sympathetically towards the building's fabric. This tender relates specifically to the fire alarm system at Gloucester Museum which forms part of a wider project which will eventually encompass a comprehensive refurbishment of the building, the present works are confined to addressing urgent non-compliance issues within the existing fire alarm installation. In delivering the works, contractors must exercise particular care to avoid unnecessary disturbance to the historic fabric of the museum. Penetrations through decorative ceilings, walls, and joinery should be minimised, and wherever possible existing routes for services should be utilised. Devices must be positioned discreetly so as not to detract from the historic interior, and where replacements are required, they should be sympathetic in appearance to their setting. All works should be documented, and any interventions that affect the building's heritage features MUST be discussed and agreed in advance with conservation officers or other relevant authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084342-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Bessant
Contact Email
procurement@gloucester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447789798976

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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