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715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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16 Jan 2026 at 09:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, based in Bristol, UK, involves the maintenance and repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment. The contract, identified as "715109450-A - DM00186," is related to the defence and security industry. The tender was directly awarded to FIRE ALARM FABRICATION SERVICES LIMITED due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their exclusive technical expertise. The procurement, classified under a special regime for defence security, involves services delivery primarily occurring in the regions of UKM and UKK, with the contract period running from 20th March 2026 to 31st March 2030. The award process is currently pending acceptance with a completion status marked complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fire-detection and protection industry, specifically those experienced in installation and maintenance services. While the selection was limited to a single supplier due to the specialised nature of the work, businesses looking to partner or subcontract with FIRE ALARM FABRICATION SERVICES LIMITED may find potential growth avenues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a background in fire-safety systems, installation services, or those qualified under defence contracts would be particularly well-suited for collaboration or future opportunities in similar contractual agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment

Notice Description

Defence Munitions ('the Authority') requires the Contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for the Guardian Fire Detection systems installed at Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport and DM Beith.

Procurement Information

FAFs are the OEM and IP holders for the equipment and are the only contractor with the technical knowledge to maintain the equipment installed at DM sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003715-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deswpnsdm-csi-comrcl@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE ALARM FABRICATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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