Tender

Fire Alarm Installation Works and Associated Goods (Brunelcare)

BRUNELCARE

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Brunelcare, a renowned Bristol-based charity, is seeking tenders for a contract entitled "Fire Alarm Installation Works and Associated Goods." This public procurement opportunity falls under the category of works, specifically targeting the installation of fire-detection and alarm systems. The project will be carried out across the Brunelcare estate, which includes various facilities in the South West, such as care homes and retirement villages. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with Brunelcare initiating this open procedure for selecting a suitable supplier. Shared Services for Housing Limited is managing the tender on behalf of Brunelcare. The tender has set a submission deadline of 12pm on 22nd May 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and run for two years, valued at £700,000 including VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety installations and systems. Given the scale and nature of the contract, firms with experience in delivering phased, site-specific solutions in active residential environments will find this particularly advantageous. Companies that can efficiently coordinate work while minimising disruption to residents will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure being employed ensures that a range of businesses, including SMEs, have the potential to participate. The contract's focus on both goods and works expands the opportunity for suppliers with a comprehensive supply chain in fire safety products and services to promote business growth through this public procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Installation Works and Associated Goods (Brunelcare)

Notice Description

Brunelcare wishes to invite Tender Responses for the supply and install of Fire Alarm installation works and associated goods across the Bunelcare estate to ensure all properties remain compliant, whilst residents remain safe within their homes. The Supplier shall be responsible for delivering the replacement and installation of 10 Fire Alarm systems across a range of properties, including care homes, extra care and independent sheltered facilities. The Supplier shall develop and implement a delivery programme in full coordination with Brunelcare, ensuring that all works are executed efficiently, with minimal disruption to residents and ongoing operations. The fire alarm installations will be a mixed contract, where the largest element will be the fire safety works, with supplies being within the contract as well. Brunelcare is a Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care and support for later living in the South West. The Brunelcare estate comprises a diverse property portfolio, including sheltered housing, bungalow sites, and a retirement village. It also features several CQC-registered locations, including extra care schemes and care homes. The Supplier is expected to plan works in a phased, site-specific manner that accommodates the operational needs of each facility type and its residents. Brunelcare is undertaking an Open Procedure to select a suitable Supplier to deliver the replacement and installation of Fire Alarn Contract to commence on 1st September 2026 (two (2) year contract term). The Contract value is PS700,000 for the programme (inclusive of VAT). Full scope details can be found with the associated tender documents at ProContract. The tender deadline for this opportunity is 12pm (noon) on 22nd May 2026. Please note that Shared Service for Housing (SSfH) is acting as the managing organisation on behalf of Brunelcare for this tender opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026239-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRUNELCARE
Additional Buyers

Q WORKS LTD

SHARED SERVICES FOR HOUSING LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 9FF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Bradley Stoke North
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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