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Fire Alarms install

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in Gillingham, United Kingdom, involves the installation of fire alarms to a rooftop plant area. The tender, titled "Fire Alarms Install," falls under the industry category of fire-alarm systems (CPV: 31625200) and was conducted through direct procurement due to its below-threshold status, without competition. This process has already reached the award stage, with E Saunders Margate LTD appointed as the supplier. The entire contract was executed on 18th December 2025, aligning with the procurement strategy set out under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in security systems and fire prevention technologies. Firms that offer comprehensive fire alarm solutions could explore similar contracts within public health institutions seeking safety enhancements. Given that the procurement method utilised was direct and the contract size was below threshold, larger businesses with capabilities in handling immediate, cost-effective installations might find these types of opportunities fitting to their service delivery models.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarms install

Notice Description

For install of fire alarms to rooftop plant area. 260010622

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084383-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,286 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E SAUNDERS MARGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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