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Swanborough Halls Fire Safety Works

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex acted as the buying organisation in a public procurement process entitled "Swanborough Halls Fire Safety Works." This procurement falls under the works category, specifically for fire-prevention installation works, and was located in the South East region of England, United Kingdom. The process is in the award and contract phase, having been completed and a contract signed on 2nd February 2026. The contract period runs from 2nd February 2026 to 15th May 2026. The procurement was executed through a below-threshold method with an unknown procurement process type.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in construction and fire-prevention installation works. Concept Building Services (Southern) Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Chichester, was successfully awarded the contract, suggesting that the opportunity was accessible to smaller businesses capable of delivering specialised services. Companies in the building services industry, particularly those focusing on safety and fire prevention, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders published by sub-central government authorities like the University of Sussex.

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Notice Title

Swanborough Halls Fire Safety Works

Notice Description

Fire safety works at Swanborough Halls on the University of Sussex campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£454,597 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
n.m.gillespie@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCEPT BUILDING SERVICES (SOUTHERN

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