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Testing of fire alarms

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 12:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 12:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Testing of fire alarms" project, which falls under the services industry category. The project involves testing bespoke fire alarm systems across various sites in the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract stage transitioned to active as of 5th February 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The entire contract is valued at £138,000 gross, with ROSSE SYSTEMS LIMITED being the awarded supplier, a small-sized enterprise based in Shipley. The relevant legal framework guiding this procurement is the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in fire alarm systems and safety equipment testing. Such firms can benefit from showcasing their expertise in delivering critical safety services to public authorities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Participating businesses can expand their portfolio by working on high-visibility projects within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships. The procurement method, which bypasses competitive bidding in this instance, creates a specific niche for SMEs capable of offering specialised services directly to governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing of fire alarms

Notice Description

Testing of fire alarms - bespoke systems across various sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquires@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSSE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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