Tender

PPM and RM 03 Fire, Security and Communication Systems for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 17:57

Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 20:37

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the inspection and maintenance of fire, security, and communication systems across its property portfolio, which includes large leisure facilities and administrative centres. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, with a focus on fire-alarm, security, and surveillance systems. Located in the UK region 'UKN0E', the process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 24 February 2026, submission deadline on 3 March 2026, and the award period concluding by 19 March 2026. The open procedure is valued at approximately £91 million GBP, offering substantial opportunities for participating businesses.

This tender facilitates potential growth opportunities for companies specialising in the maintenance and installation of fire, security, and communication systems. Businesses with expertise in handling large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in working with public sector clients, would be well-suited to compete. The tender's emphasis on both quality and price criteria, with a 30% weightage on quality and 70% on price, suggests that responsive bids will need to be competitive in pricing while maintaining high service standards. Interested parties can submit electronically via the eTendersNI portal, aligning with the inclusion of modern, accessible procurement practices. The contract period begins on 1 April 2026 and includes provisions for renewal, which extend the opportunity for business engagement through to at least 2031.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061283
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009681-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathryn.cahill@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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