Tender

RFX1000024

VICO HOMES

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Vico Homes, a sub-central government public authority located in Castleford, United Kingdom, is centred around the "Fire Systems Servicing and Maintenance" tender. The contract involves the inspection, servicing, testing, maintenance, repair, and certification of fire safety systems across the Vico estate to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. This tender falls under the industry category of services for repairing and maintaining firefighting equipment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The tender is currently in the active stage with the tender submission deadline set for 13th April 2026, followed by the award date on 22nd May 2026. The contract is valued at £360,000 gross and the services are set to start on 1st June 2026, extending potentially till May 2031, considering the renewal options.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in fire safety and maintenance services. The procurement process includes criteria such as price, quality, and social value, with quality being the highest weighted at 50%. This provides a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in high-quality service delivery. The open procedure makes it an attractive prospect for new entrants as well as established firms. Companies capable of delivering residential fire suppression systems and handling portable firefighting media like extinguishers will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Furthermore, the potential for contract extensions provides long-term growth opportunities, making it a valuable contract for expanding business operations within public safety and maintenance sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFX1000024

Notice Description

The inspection, servicing, testing, maintenance, repair and certification of fire safety systems across the Vico estate. The purpose of the Contract is to ensure that all fire protection assets remain fully functional, compliant with statutory requirements, and safe for residents, visitors and staff. The services covered by this Contract include, but are not limited to: * Residential fire suppression systems (sprinkler and water mist installations) * Portable fire-fighting media including extinguishers, fire blankets, hose reels and sand buckets * Dry and wet risers installed within multi storey buildings See Appendix B- Specification for more detailed information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of up to 12 months each. Performance based extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021756-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICO HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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