Tender

Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Feb 2026 at 13:06

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is currently managing a procurement process for Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance, which aims to enhance fire safety measures across properties and assets under the Housing Department and Corporate Property Department's responsibility. This open tender falls within the services category of the public authority - sub-central government sector in Ashford, UK. With an active status, the tender is in the active stage, and interested businesses can submit their proposals via the Kent Business Portal by the deadline of 10th March 2026 at 10:00 AM. The total contract value is £80,000, which includes services related to maintenance, repairs, and testing of firefighting equipment.

Businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment are well-positioned to take advantage of this growth opportunity. The procurement method is an open competition, particularly below threshold, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A focus on delivering high-quality service and competitively priced solutions will be beneficial, as the award criteria are weighted heavily on quality (60%) and price (40%). The contract period extends from 27th April 2026 to 26th April 2029, providing a substantial timeframe for businesses to establish and maintain their services in collaboration with Ashford Borough Council.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017898-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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