Tender

NIPB - 6422931 - Fire Alarm Services - PSNI Estate - C000251BS

NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Policing Board is conducting a procurement process for fire alarm services at the PSNI Estate, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This project involves routine maintenance of various safety systems, including fire alarms, gas suppression, sprinklers, and disabled refuge systems, compliant with British Standards such as BS5839-1:2017 and BS EN 12845. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 26th March 2026, and the contract award expected by 17th April 2026. The procurement involves a competitive flexible procedure under a selective method, and is within the defence security special regime, with the total contract value estimated at £4.2 million GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire alarm installation and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in meeting stringent British standards. Businesses that provide 24/7 service capacity will find this contract appealing, given the requirements for year-round service availability. Firms experienced in the installation and maintenance of aspirating smoke detection and watermist systems are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period spans three years, with possible extensions, offering prolonged collaboration prospects and growth potential for firms in the fire safety industry. The focus on quality, social value, and competitive pricing offers diverse avenues for demonstrating expertise and securing long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

NIPB - 6422931 - Fire Alarm Services - PSNI Estate - C000251BS

Notice Description

The project is for the provision of Fire Alarm Services - PSNI Estate. The Supplier will be responsible for the routine maintenance on the following assets: * Fire Alarm Systems * Gas Suppression Systems * Sprinkler Systems * Disabled Refuge Systems The Supplier will be responsible for the maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with BS5839-1:2017. Current systems include L1 to L4 categories, approximately 50 highly sensitive aspirating smoke detection systems and sprinkler/watermist type systems. The Supplier will also be responsible for the maintenance of sprinkler systems at three sites in accordance with BS EN 12845. The service shall be made available 24 hours per day and 365 days per year or 366 days per leap year (including all weekends and holiday periods). In addition to the above maintenance requirements, the Supplier will on occasions be asked to supply, install and maintain additional assets such as those listed above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x two year extensions which may be exercised at the Contracting Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016504-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 3-4 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
NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD
Additional Buyers

CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERY (CPD)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BG
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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