Tender

Fire Alarm Installation and Associated Works

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, and major works of fire alarms across its operational sites in regions UKI and UKJ within the United Kingdom. This procurement process, tagged with industry classifications for fire alarm systems and installation, is in the 'tender' stage under a selective procurement method. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 5th May 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 28th April 2026. The framework agreement aims to engage up to four suppliers, with work awarded through both direct awards and competition, depending on project value. The project has an estimated gross value of £30 million, and the initial contract term will run from 31st October 2026, with options for extension up to eight years.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire alarm systems and installation services, particularly those experienced in working with brands like Advance, Protec, Gent, and Kentec. The tender process allows suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities during the PSQ stage to be shortlisted for the ITN, facilitating potential business growth through access to a sizeable framework agreement with a major utility provider. Companies with a strong track record in technical and commercial quality, as defined by the 60% technical and 40% price award criteria, stand to gain significantly from participation in this competitive and flexible procedure.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Installation and Associated Works

Notice Description

Thames Water intends to award Framework Agreements to up to four suppliers to design, supply, install and undertake major works to fire alarms across the TW region on mainly operational sites. Work will be awarded via both direct award and competition depending on the value. All suppliers need to be able to undertake work across the TW region. The current TW alarm estate consists of a combination of Advance, Protec, Gent and Kentec. The overall strategy is to standardise to Advance panels across the TW region. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 5th May 2026, at 10 am GMT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement, is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document. The full scope of the services to be provided and any options that may be considered throughout the term of the agreement is set out in the Specification issued within the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) document.

Renewal: Thames Water envisages that the contract will be awarded for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend by 1 year or longer, up to a maximum overall term of 8 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031334-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 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
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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