Tender

PRN25051 Fire Safety Systems

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "PRN25051 Fire Safety Systems". The tender involves services related to the periodic inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance, and repair of active fire safety installations across Northern Ireland. This includes responsive call-outs, repairs, and the installation of associated equipment within social housing blocks managed by the organisation. The procurement follows an open procedure method and falls under the category of services. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 31st March 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 24th March 2026. The estimated contract value is £8,400,000, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st July 2026 and potentially extend until 30th June 2033.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in fire safety systems, maintenance services, and installation work. With a broad scope that includes emergency lighting, automatic openings, smoke vents, and CCTV installations, businesses with expertise in these systems would be well-suited to compete. The procurement emphasises both quality and price, aligning it with organisations prioritising comprehensive service delivery and cost-effective solutions. The opportunity for potential renewal and extensions creates additional incentives for firms looking to secure long-term engagements in the Northern Ireland region.

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Notice Title

PRN25051 Fire Safety Systems

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority want to appoint a Contractor to undertake the periodic inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and repair of their Active Fire Safety Installations including the undertaking of 24/7 responsive call-outs and repairs to breakdowns during and outside of normal working hours, provision and installation of replacement components of fire prevention/detection alarm and emergency lighting installations, dry risers. Automatic opening and smoke vents, fire fighting equipment, disabled refuge intercom systems, controlled door entry, automatic doors, gates and barriers, and CCTV installations to common parts and within dwellings of social housing blocks, schemes , commercial properties and offices managed by the Contracting Authority. The service will be required throughout the whole of Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Separate 12 month extensions which are subject to agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018906-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

31682510 - Emergency power systems

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

39525400 - Fire blankets

42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44482100 - Fire hoses

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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