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MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - FIRE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2026-29

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:14

TenderUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 13:37

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process for a maintenance contract covering fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers from 2026 to 2029. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. The contract extends across thirty sites throughout Scotland, from the Borders to Angus. Initially active, the tender status later changed to cancelled. It adhered to the open procedure procurement method, covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement), reflecting a competitive approach. Key dates included the closing time originally set for 17th April 2026, subsequently extended to 28th April 2026 to accommodate Easter holidays and site visits. The deadline for tender submissions was scheduled for 12:00 on the closing date with bids opened at 12:30 the same day.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment maintenance services. With emphasis on technical competence, service delivery, operational procedures, and social responsibility, it presents a lucrative opportunity for companies adept in these areas. The procurement process offers a fair balance between quality and price criteria, making it suitable for businesses that can meet stringent quality standards while remaining cost-effective. Organisations with experience in large-scale maintenance contracts or those possessing robust operational infrastructure across Scotland would find this tender particularly fitting for tendering and growth opportunities. Despite the contract's cancellation, understanding this type of tender can prepare businesses for future similar opportunities initiated by the Cairn Housing Association or other housing and community service entities.

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Notice Title

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - FIRE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2026-29

Notice Description

Fire alarm, emergency lighting an fire extinguisher maintenance services to the thirty sites across Scotland listed in the Schedule of Assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Maximum possible extension period = 24 months (3+1+1 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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