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250236 - Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm and Emergency Voice Communication Systems

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 16:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 11:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 12:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the maintenance of fire alarm and emergency voice communication systems at Queen's University Belfast has been completed. The university, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, served as the contracting authority. The contract, identified as "250236", was awarded under an open procedure with Dalkia Scotshield Limited as the supplier. This ongoing contract, effective from 1 July 2026 until 30 June 2029, with potential extensions up to an additional two years, involves planned preventive and reactive maintenance in compliance with BS 5839 standards. The finalised agreement stands valued at GBP 1,068,540 gross with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technical services industry, by engaging in essential maintenance services at an esteemed institution such as Queen's University. Firms specialising in fire alarm systems, emergency communication setups, or related maintenance services could greatly benefit from the financial and reputational gains associated with fulfilling such contracts. By securing certification, such as status as a Gent System integrator as required in this case, businesses can upscale operations and enhance credibility within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250236 - Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm and Emergency Voice Communication Systems

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for fire alarm systems, and emergency voice communication systems to Queen's University Belfast (Queen's). The Supplier shall ensure that all work in relation to all domestic / non-domestic fire alarm and detection systems, ancillary equipment (VESDA, hold open devices, access control, etc), and emergency voice communication systems is carried out in accordance with the current and relevant BS 5839 and manufacturer's instructions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract shall be for 3 years with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063807-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£890,450 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£890,450 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
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
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dalkia Scotshield Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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