Tender

WARDEN CALL UPGRADES (LOT 1) AND FIRE ALARM UPGRADES (LOT 2)

GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Gosport Borough Council is currently seeking contractors for two distinct upgrade projects under an open procedure, with a combined budget of £300,000. The tender comprises Lot 1, focusing on upgrading analogue warden call systems to digital, and Lot 2, centred on designing and installing a fire alarm system compliant with British Standards in three sheltered housing schemes. Both projects fall within the services category, specifically classified under installation services. Interested parties must submit tenders by 31st March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 20th May 2026 and potentially extended by a year for maintenance. The procurement process emphasises cost and quality equally, with electronic submissions accepted through the specified online portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital system upgrades and compliant fire alarm installations, enabling them to secure significant projects with a prominent local government entity. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality installation services in the UK would be ideally positioned to compete, given the emphasis on reliability, security, and compliance. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, particularly those that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions, stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process. The open procedure allows broader competition, ensuring diverse market access for qualified contractors.

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Notice Title

WARDEN CALL UPGRADES (LOT 1) AND FIRE ALARM UPGRADES (LOT 2)

Notice Description

Gosport Borough Council is inviting Contractors to tender for: Lot 1 - To replace or upgrade existing analogue warden call systems with a modern digital solution, ensuring reliability, security and compliance with industry standards. There will be a requirement to install the new systems as required during the course of the Contract period. Lot 2 - To design and install a compliant operational LD1 grade A fire alarm system for 3 sheltered housing schemes. The work will include a hard-wired, automatic fire detection and alarm system in accordance with the appropriate British Standard, BSEN or other appropriate Regulation. Full details can be found in the available tender pack.

Lot Information

Warden Call Upgrades

To replace or upgrade existing analogue warden call systems with a modern digital solution, ensuring reliability, security and compliance with industry standards. There will be a requirement to install the new systems as required during the course of the Contract period.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension for maintenance

Fire Alarm Upgrades

To design and install a compliant operational LD1 grade A fire alarm system for 3 sheltered housing schemes. The work will include a hard-wired, automatic fire detection and alarm system in accordance with the appropriate British Standard, BSEN or other appropriate Regulation.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension for maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022243-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 20 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1EB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Harbourside & Town
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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