Planning

Market Engagement - Supply and Installation of Fire Extinguishers

HOUSING 21

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Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Housing 21, a public authority within the sub-central government, is initiating a procurement process focused on the supply and installation of P50 fire extinguishers across over 500 courts in the UK. This procurement is currently in the planning phase, with a market engagement document due by 19th March 2026. The main procurement category is goods, particularly fire extinguishers, under the CPV classification 35111300. The tender exercise is expected to occur in 2026, and the installation of over 4,000 fire extinguishers will commence in October 2026, spanning an 18-month period. The project is scheduled for a potential contract renewal and completion by October 2031, with further planning exercises anticipated thereafter.

The market engagement process offers significant business growth opportunities for companies skilled in fire extinguisher supply and installation. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions or insights into design and capability in this sector will be well-suited to engage with Housing 21’s procurement strategy. With a focus on developing specifications based on supplier feedback, companies participating in this exercise can shape future contract opportunities, aligning product offerings with public safety requirements. This initiative is an excellent avenue for enterprises looking to extend their reach within the public sector and demonstrate expertise in fire safety equipment provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Supply and Installation of Fire Extinguishers

Notice Description

Housing 21 wishes to conduct a market engagement exercise to support specification development for our future planning for the supply, installation of P50 Fire Extinguishers. We are particularly interested in receiving feedback on our specific design and understanding market capabilities in this area. With this in mind we have designed some questions that will shape our planning which we invite you to complete and return as per the instructions in this document. Housing 21 will be conducting a tender exercise during 2026, the bulk of the fire extinguishers will be installed over an 18-month period starting October 2026. Over 4000 fire extinguishers will be installed during the contract term across over 500 courts. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Fire-extinguishers./5JQF498JN7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5JQF498JN7

Planning Information

Suppliers must complete the market engagement document and submit this in the Delta portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015084-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
Manjeet Singh Sandhu
Contact Email
manjeet.sandhu@housing21.org.uk
Contact Phone
03007901193

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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