Tender

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

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has initiated a tender process for the "UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance", aimed at ensuring the routine service and maintenance of portable fire equipment across the university's estate. This tender, categorised under the services industry, is open to competition via an open procurement method. It is split into two active lots, with corresponding contracts potentially awarded separately. The tender is based in Worcester, UK (region UKG12), with an enquiry period closing on 12th March 2026 and the deadline for submission set for 17th March 2026. The contract period for the successful bidder(s) is from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with renewal options available.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment and services to expand their market presence within the educational sector, specifically targeting the sub-central government category. Companies with expertise in fire extinguisher maintenance and supply, particularly those prioritising quality alongside competitive pricing, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. With a focus on splitting the contract into two lots, companies can target specific facets of the contract such as service and maintenance, or supply of fire equipment, providing flexibility in engagement. The potential contract value reaches up to £72,000, providing a lucrative opportunity for the winning bidder(s).

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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

Portable Fire Equipment Service & Maintenance, annual servicing

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Lot 2 - Supply of Portable Fire Equipment

Supply of Portable Fire Equipment including fire extinguishers and fire blankets

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06563b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014394-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
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

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