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UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance

University of Worcester

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 15:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 14:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Worcester focuses on the "UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance." This contract falls under the category of services and covers the maintenance and servicing of portable fire equipment, including fire extinguishers and fire blankets, across the University's estate. The procurement method used was an open, below-threshold competition, and the process has successfully moved through its stages, now reaching the award stage. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 26th May 2026 and the contract period beginning on 1st June 2026, extending up until 31st May 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2031. The University is based in Worcester, United Kingdom, within the UKG12 region.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and maintenance industry. With a focus on both service provision and the supply of equipment, businesses that specialise in routine maintenance and quality supply of firefighting equipment would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The tender process was competitive, attracting interest from multiple parties, and ultimately awarded to Walker Fire UK Ltd, an SME based in Preston. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through stable, long-term partnerships with public institutions, providing a steady stream of revenue and enhancing the company's profile in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to provide routine service and maintenance of all portable fire equipment across the University of Worcester Estate to include Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets. In addition, the University has identified a list of commonly purchased items that may also be required as part of the contract. The contract will be split into 2 lots to cover these requirements, and the University has the right to award these as two separate contracts, and to more than one contractor if so required.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Portable Fire Equipment Service & Maintenance

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Lot 2 - Supply of Portable Fire Equipment

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06563b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048938-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£17,821 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Worcester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Walker Fire UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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