Planning

Fire Alarm Installation and Repairs (M&E)

VIVID HOUSING LTD

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Planning

08 Apr 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by VIVID Housing Ltd involves the provision, upgrade, and installation of fire alarm and associated fire safety systems. This tender, titled "Fire Alarm Installation and Repairs (M&E)," is part of the planning stage as of 8th April 2026. Situated in the UK regions UKJ and UKK, this contract primarily falls within the industry category of fire alarm systems and fire-prevention installation works. The procurement is planned to be executed through an open procedure, with the total estimated value pitched at £6,000,000 gross. Key dates involve the start of the contract period on 1st April 2027, running until 1st April 2030, with the possibility of renewal and an ultimate extension date to 1st April 2032. The delivery is intended for VIVID’s communal areas, ensuring enhanced fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety installations, particularly those specialising in fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and sprinklers. Companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable candidates for this contract, opening doors for potential growth and expansion within the public sector. The open procedure allows for a competitive tendering process, encouraging innovation and cost-effectiveness, which may greatly appeal to businesses looking to expand their portfolio through public contracts.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Installation and Repairs (M&E)

Notice Description

Provision, upgrade and installation of fire alarm and associated fire safety systems, including renewal and enhancement of fire detection, emergency lighting and sprinkler systems across VIVID's communal areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031973-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVID HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8HB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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