Award

REVISED T25/26-056 PPM and RM 03 Fire, Security and Communication Systems for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 09:32

Award

19 May 2026 at 07:13

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 17:57

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 20:37

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, involves the inspection and maintenance of fire, security, and communication systems throughout the Council's properties, including leisure facilities and administrative centres. The tender, titled "REVISED T25/26-056 PPM and RM 03 Fire, Security and Communication Systems for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council," falls under the services industry category and will be performed in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Following an open procurement procedure, the contract, valued at £759,112.24, was awarded to D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY LTD, with the procurement now in the award stage. Key dates include the tender publication on 26th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2029, and potential extensions until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fire prevention and security system maintenance. SMEs, such as D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY LTD, have shown success in securing such contracts, highlighting the potential for growth and market presence gains through this and similar projects. Companies specialising in fire-alarm systems, closed-circuit surveillance systems, and repair and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The proactive approach by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to engage in open procedures enhances competitive equality and grants numerous business entities, especially within the United Kingdom, opportunities to expand their portfolios and industry reach.

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Notice Title

REVISED T25/26-056 PPM and RM 03 Fire, Security and Communication Systems for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of Inspection and Maintenance of Fire, Security, and Communication Systems across Lisburn and Castlereagh City Councils portfolio of properties - this will include large leisure facilities and administrative centres. PLEASE NOTE - This UK6 Notice is to replace the original notice published 19th May 2026. Modifications made include extending standstill end date to 12th June, change of contract start date and the inclusion of associated organisations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following an initial 3 year period, 2 further extension periods of 12 months each are available.

Planning Information

A PME Questionnaire was publicly advertised via eTendersNI for a period of 3 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061283
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048491-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

32235000 - Closed-circuit surveillance system

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,093,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£91,093,400 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£759,112 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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