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27 Mar 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

In this recent procurement process, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded a contract for the "Maintenance of Fire Equipment" to Protec Fire Detection PLC. The procurement process was classified under the industry category of services, specifically focused on the maintenance of electrical building installations. This contract was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, based in Cardiff, and involved direct awarding due to the unique closed protocol system, which could only be serviced by Protec. The contract was signed on 3rd July 2026 and will run from 6th July 2026 until 31st March 2029, with a gross contract value of £845,670.76.

This procurement offers a valuable growth opportunity for service businesses specialising in fire detection and prevention technology. However, Protec's unique position due to its bespoke system underlines the importance of businesses developing niche expertise or proprietary technology that provides similar exclusivity in future tenders. While this specific tender may not have competitive openings due to its direct procurement nature, other businesses could aim to forge partnerships or develop technology that ensures their systems are indispensable to contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Fire Equipment

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they have awarded a contract for the Maintenance of Fire Equipment at University Hospital Wales. This agreement will include fire alarm maintenance, fire alarm testing, damper power supplies maintenance, disabled refuge maintenance, aspiration detection maintenance and standard fire alarm graphics. As the bespoke system operates under closed protocol, Protec are the only supplier that can provide this service and ensure sustained system reliability.

Procurement Information

As the bespoke system operates under a closed protocol, Protec are the only supplier permitted to undertake the services detailed within this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06765a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062607-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£704,725 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£704,725 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROTEC FIRE DETECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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