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Fire Alarm Upgrade for the British Embassy Berlin

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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25 Feb 2026 at 07:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Fire Alarm Upgrade for the British Embassy Berlin". Classified under the works category, this tender was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically tailored to below-threshold limited competition. The awarding stage was reached on 25th February 2026, with the contract signed on 24th February 2026. The undertaking involves upgrading the fire alarm system at the embassy in Berlin, Germany. NEISS GMBH, a supplier based in Berlin, is responsible for fulfilling this contract, which commenced on 2nd March 2026 and is set to conclude by 15th April 2026.

This tender represents a vital business growth opportunity for companies specialising in fire alarm installation and upgrades, especially those operating within the region. As NEISS GMBH is the identified supplier, businesses with capabilities in works and SME-scaled operations would have been well-suited to compete, particularly firms with experience and expertise in handling similar projects within public authority central government contracts. The location in Berlin also presents a strategic advantage for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in Germany, leveraging established infrastructure and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Upgrade for the British Embassy Berlin

Notice Description

After a fire risk assessment it was concluded that an upgrade of fire alarm system is needed at the Residence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£69,705 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEISS

Further Information

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