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Red Alert Staff Alarm Call System

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has reached the contract award stage under the title "Red Alert Staff Alarm Call System," facilitated by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, a public authority within central government based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, UKC23 region. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below the threshold and executed without competition. The awarded contract, assigned to Specialist Alarm Services Limited, an SME from Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22 region, encompasses a goods category specific to alarm systems. This three-year service agreement commences on 12th December 2025 and concludes on 11th December 2028, with a total contract value of £56,124.57 GBP net.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the alarm systems industry by offering a long-term service agreement with a prominent buyer in the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in security and safety solutions, particularly SMEs, can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio and establish robust partnerships within the public sector. The direct procurement approach, without competition, underscores the importance of advanced niche solutions and reliability, suitable for firms with proven expertise in delivering tailored alarm systems solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Red Alert Staff Alarm Call System

Notice Description

Red Alert Staff Alarm Call System 3 year service agreement at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066246
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35121700 - Alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST ALARM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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