Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 07:48

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, as the contracting authority located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, undertook an open procurement process titled "Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University". This process supports the maintenance of fire alarm systems across the University’s campus, covering both residential and academic buildings. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase as of 16th June 2026, with notable contracts awarded to innovative companies ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The contract period commences on 1st August 2026, spanning up to 31st July 2029, with the potential for renewal options extending to 2031. This procurement falls under the services category, vital for safeguarding students, staff, and property, requiring reliable operational and maintenance services.

This tender provides numerous growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in fire alarm systems and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Innovative Fire & Security Limited and Protectorcomms Limited successfully secured portions of the contract, illustrating the openness of the competitive process for capable SMEs in this industry. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality, reliable service that meets stringent regulatory standards stand to gain significantly. As the procurement method was open, it presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of delivering cost-effective and high-standard solutions in the fire safety sector, supporting ongoing business expansion through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University

Notice Description

Maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University campus, covering both residential and academic/professional services buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property

Lot Information

Academic

Renewal: The contract(s) can be extended, dependent on supplier satisfactory performance at the convenience of the University

Residential Campus

Renewal: The contract(s) can be extended, dependent on supplier satisfactory performance at the convenience of the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056411-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,861,111 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,861,111 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,456,601 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INNOVATIVE FIRE & SECURITY

PROTECTORCOMMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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