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Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham has awarded a contract for fire alarm servicing and maintenance across various council sites, with the procurement process reaching the award stage as of 26th January 2026. The tender, titled "Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance Contract," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of burglar and fire alarms. The contract, starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, was procured using a limited competition method aimed below threshold, highlighting its targeted and regulated nature. The awarded company is Penton Services Group Limited, based in Staplehurst, United Kingdom, with an awarded contract value of £99,000 out of a gross amount of £118,800. The procurement aligns with UK legal regulations, specifically UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises experienced in the fire alarm servicing sector. Companies can leverage this period to establish robust relationships with public authorities, delivering critical maintenance services to public facilities. Despite its regional focus within the UK, the scale of the contract across various regions enhances the scope for visibility and expansion for firms like Penton Services Group Limited, which succeeded as the sole SME finalist. Such contracts not only offer guaranteed business over a defined period but also allow participating companies to build their reputations in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Fire Alarm servicing and mainrtenance across various council sites. We are seeking a suitably experienced contractor within the sector to ensure minimum risk to our business by fully meeting the annual requirements in line with regulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006673-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.harris@newham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 2QU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Albert
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTON SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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