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Fire Alarm Installation and Associated Works

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 11:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 11:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited is inviting tenders for a procurement process titled "Fire Alarm Installation and Associated Works." This project falls under the utilities industry category and aims to upgrade fire alarm systems across its operational sites. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key dates including a deadline for submitting expressions of interest to access the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) set for 12th May 2026 at 10 am GMT. The contract is intended to be awarded to up to four suppliers through a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement covers regions UKJ and UKI in the United Kingdom, with suppliers required to standardise equipment to Advance panels. The framework agreement will consider both direct awards and competitive bidding, depending on the value of the works.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in designing, supplying, installing, and maintaining fire alarm systems, particularly those familiar with systems such as Advance, Protec, Gent, and Kentec. With a contract value potentially reaching £30 million gross, businesses specialising in fire alarm systems can find significant growth opportunities. Enterprises with experience in large-scale installations, adept at navigating selective procurement methods, and capable of submitting competitive proposals are particularly well-suited. Given the competitive nature and stringent technical and commercial criteria, businesses that can offer compelling technical solutions and favourable pricing will have a chance to secure a position within the awarded framework agreements.

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Notice Information

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 12th 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039042-2026
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
29 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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