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

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association in Edinburgh, UK is currently in the tender stage for a maintenance contract spanning 2026 to 2029, focused on fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers across thirty sites in Scotland. Classified under the CPV scheme as repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, this procurement seeks services within the housing and community amenities industry. Interested parties have until 17th April 2026 to submit electronic proposals. The open procedure encourages electronic response submissions, ensuring heightened accessibility and efficiency in the bidding process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and fire equipment maintenance to expand their portfolio across mainland Scotland, from the Borders to Angus. Firms experienced in technical compliance and robust service delivery are well-positioned to secure this tender. The emphasis on quality criteria such as technical competence, service delivery, and social responsibility, alongside the price criteria, offers diverse avenues for businesses to showcase their strengths. With the possibility of contract renewal, successful bidders may benefit from long-term collaboration with the Cairn Housing Association, further enhancing their business growth in the field of housing amenities.

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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/025971-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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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