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Replacement Fire Detection System for St Anns Hospital

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is managing a procurement process for replacing the fire detection system at St Anns Hospital, located in Poole, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as DH2025-096, involves upgrading non-compliant electrical wiring and life cycle replacement of fire detection equipment. It falls under the works category particularly focusing on fire-alarm system installation work. The procurement was conducted via a direct method and falls below the competitive threshold. Currently in the award stage, the contract details were last updated on 17 February 2026, with key dates including a start on 10 December 2025 and conclusion on 31 March 2026. This process is governed by the UK Public General Act of 2023.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in fire detection system installation work, particularly those capable of handling no-competition contracts. Wessex Fire & Security Ltd, a large-scale company based in Shaftesbury, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses in the region to leverage their expertise in similar projects concerning safety and compliance in healthcare settings. Such projects can pave the way for further contracts in public sector building upgrades where maintaining compliance with safety standards is essential.

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Notice Title

Replacement Fire Detection System for St Anns Hospital

Notice Description

Upgrading of non-compliant electrical wiring of fire cabling and life cycle replacement of fire detection equipment at St Anns Hospital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,615 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
alice.march@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01202 277000

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX FIRE & SECURITY

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