Tender

Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is initiating an open procurement process titled "Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance," aimed at securing a contractor to deliver maintenance, repairs, and testing of fire safety equipment across its Housing and Corporate Property departments. The tender falls under the services category and is located in Ashford, UK, within the sub-central government authority classification. This tender is currently at the active stage, with a procurement method of below threshold - open competition. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 10th March 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the contract is set to commence on 27th April 2026, concluding on 26th April 2029. Interested parties can find more details and submit their responses via the Kent Business Portal.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth for firms specialising in fire safety equipment maintenance and repairs. With a gross value of £96,000, the contract offers a stable business opportunity for small and medium enterprises. Ideal competitors would be those with a strong service quality focus, as the award criteria split 60% towards quality and 40% towards price competitiveness. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses capable of delivering high-quality maintenance services and ensuring the continued safety and functionality of firefighting equipment in residential and corporate settings in Ashford.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

ABC are looking to procure a contractor to deliver Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance and Repairs. The contractor will provide maintenance, repairs, and testing as required for the safe and continuing use of fire safety equipment. The contract will cover properties/assets which are the responsibility of the Housing Department and Corporate Property Department. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-firefighting-equipment./632MDJH8K5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/632MDJH8K5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013457-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.email@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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