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IMAT Fire Security Tender

IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IMAT Fire Security Tender" is conducted by IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, based in Beckenham, United Kingdom, under the guidance of Cohesion Consulting Ltd as the procurement entity. This process falls under the services category, aimed at servicing and maintaining fire and security systems across eight schools in the London region. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and will initially last for three years, ending on 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The tendering stage is currently active, with key deadlines including the expression of interest deadline on 17th February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 10th February 2026. A Site Survey / Bidders Conference is planned for 28th January 2026, requiring participants to pre-register by 27th January 2026.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in fire and security services, particularly those experienced in maintaining and installing systems like fire alarms, video surveillance, and access control. The Trust is seeking a well-qualified contractor capable of delivering both planned and reactive maintenance services across all sites. With a projected turnover of approximately £336,000 for the initial term and the chance for extension, companies in relevant fields such as security systems installation and maintenance have the potential to establish a long-term partnership with the Trust. This competitive yet flexible procurement process will benefit businesses that can assure high performance and service enhancements aligned with the Trust's high standards.

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Notice Title

IMAT Fire Security Tender

Notice Description

Impact Multi Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust currently operating 8 schools across the London region serving approximately 8,000 students across its family of schools. The Trust is committed to delivering high standards of educational achievement alongside safe, compliant and well-managed school estates. The Trust is tendering its Fire and Security Servicing and Maintenance Contract with a proposed contract start date of 1st April 2026. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, ending on 31st March 2029, with a requirement for termly and annual reviews and a break clause to support both parties should the relationship not prosper. There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels. The Trust is seeking to appoint a single suitable qualified and experienced contractor to deliver all planned and reactive fire and security servicing and maintenance services across all Trust sites. The projected turnover for the three-year contract is expected to be circa PS336,000. The Trust is running this procurement as a one-stage open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. To declare your interest in the tender and download contract documents (available free of charge), please register on www.in-tendhost.co.uk/cohesionconsulting/aspx/Home Once registered, please declare interest in the opportunity to access and download the full document set. Please note: a Site Survey / Bidders Conference will take place on 28th January 2026. Bidders will be required to provide DBS details and complete the Confidentiality Agreement by 27th January 2026 to attend. In short, the Trust needs to be convinced that bidders can deliver their commitments in full, achieve high standards and implement service enhancements as promised. If the Trust is not convinced of this, it reserves the right to consider an insourced solution or make no award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further two years (1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement on budgets and service levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005500-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

32570000 - Communications equipment

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35121700 - Alarm systems

42961100 - Access control system

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45312200 - Burglar-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45421130 - Installation of doors and windows

45421140 - Installation of metal joinery except doors and windows

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

COHESION CONSULTING LTD

Contact Name
Cohesion Procurement Team, Procurement Team
Contact Email
info@cohesionconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441892251001

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BE
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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