Installation of Fire Alarm Panels

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 08:21

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has successfully completed a procurement process for the installation of advanced fire alarm panels across its campus, valued at £100,000. The contract was awarded to Voca Fire Protection Ltd, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Ashton in Makerfield, through an open competition process below the threshold of public authority procurement. The procurement stage is currently at the 'award' phase, with the contract period scheduled from 18 May 2026 to 30 June 2026, and potential extension until June 2027 due to project delays. The main procurement category is 'works' and the installation will take place in the UKD72 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the installation of safety equipment, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing, quality service, and demonstrate social value. Businesses that are SMEs and have expertise in fire protection system installations may find this opportunity especially beneficial for their growth. The open procurement method ensures a competitive process conducive to securing business opportunities within the public sector. Companies wishing to participate in similar future procurements should be prepared to submit bids electronically and engage through platforms like In-tend, as demonstrated in the tender process executed by LJMU.

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Notice Title

Installation of Fire Alarm Panels

Notice Description

Installation advanced of fire alarm panels across the LJMU Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOCA FIRE PROTECTION

Further Information

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