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Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 10:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is preparing for a procurement process in the health services industry sector, focusing on Cardiff and the Vale region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement notice issued on 20 March 2026, informing stakeholders of an upcoming tender to inspect and test firefighting equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board. The formal tender opportunity will be available from 30 March 2026, with key deadlines for engagement scheduled by 27 March 2026. This contract, valued at £372,000, seeks services conforming to industry standards such as HTM 05-02 Firecode and BS standards, intending a contract period from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with potential extensions up to November 2031.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in maintenance services of measuring and testing apparatus, particularly firms familiar with healthcare premises' complexities. The contract encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ideally those experienced in managing and servicing essential equipment to reduce fire risks effectively. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, consistent services while adhering to rigorous standards could greatly benefit from entering this market, enhancing growth potential through a sustained partnership with a reputable healthcare organisation. Interested parties are encouraged to prepare for the formal tender process beginning at the end of March 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board

Notice Description

The scope of the work will be to carry out annual servicing and six-monthly inspections of firefighting equipment throughout Cardiff & Vale University Health Board sites. Due to the complex nature of Healthcare premises it is imperative that firefighting equipment is maintained. This equipment can play a vital part in preventing the spread of fire and therefore reduce the risks to life and/or property. The purpose of Fire Fighting equipment maintenance is to ensure the equipment will function correctly in the event that it is needed. Any faults with the equipment will be identified and rectified quickly, safely and efficiently via a well-run maintenance contract. Goods and services provided under this contract will be in accordance with the following standards: - HTM 05-02 Firecode - BS 5306 Part 1 - BS EN 671-3 - BS 9999 Fire Hydrant & Dry Riser Inspection & Servicing - 6 Monthly & Annual Fire Hose Inspection & Servicing - Annual Servicing & Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment - Annual

Planning Information

Please note, the tender opportunity has not been posted yet, this is a Pre-Market Engagement Notice to make the market aware we will be going out to tender on the 30th March 2026. If you require any further information regarding this notice please contact the contract manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067003
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025618-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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