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Fire Alarm Service Maintenance Contract to Lincolnshire Police

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE

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08 May 2026 at 15:18

TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 15:17

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has completed the procurement process for a "Fire Alarm Service Maintenance Contract." This contract pertains to the provision of planned and reactive maintenance services for fire alarm systems at Lincolnshire Police locations, as categorised under the services industry. The initial tendering process began on 9 January 2026 and was awarded on 8 May 2026. This contract was offered through an open competition below the threshold procurement method, ensuring competitive bids. The contract commenced on 24 April 2026, with an end date set for 31 March 2029 and potential extensions available until 31 March 2031. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the contract is valued at £161,424.48 (GBP).

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in fire detection and maintenance systems, given the project's description and the selected supplier, SUNFISH SERVICES LIMITED, which is an SME. Companies with expertise in fire alarm systems, specifically those equipped to handle both goods and services categories such as repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment, would find themselves well-situated to compete for similar contracts in the future. This procurement aligns with the strategic goals of enhancing fire safety measures, thus offering growth opportunities for specialists in this sector who can offer high-quality service at competitive prices.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Service Maintenance Contract to Lincolnshire Police

Notice Description

Provision of a Planned and Reactive Fire Alarm Service Maintenance Contract to Lincolnshire Police.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend each by a period of 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. These options to extend may be exercised at the same time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060281
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042696-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,424 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LINCOLNSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LT
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNFISH SERVICES

Further Information

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