Tender

Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Ulster University is inviting tenders for the provision of smoke ventilation maintenance services at its premises in Coleraine, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services category and is conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and is classified under public authority - sub-central government. Currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, the process is accelerated due to urgency. The deadline for enquiries is set for 24 April 2026, while tender submissions are due by 30 April 2026, with the contract commencement anticipated on 8 June 2026. The tender, valued at £1,385,066.46 GBP, specifies a four-year contract period with potential extensions upon satisfactory performance.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention installation works, repair and maintenance services of building installations, and particularly fire protection equipment, including smoke detection apparatus. Organisations with expertise in these areas could greatly benefit from establishing or strengthening relationships within the education sector. The tender encourages competitive submissions with commercial proposals bearing 60% weight and quality submissions at 40%. It is an ideal opportunity for companies capable of providing high-quality, reliable services within an academic institution, fostering long-term partnerships potentially extending up to eight years. Electronic submissions in English are accepted, providing ease of participation for relevant businesses across the UK.

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Notice Title

Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Ulster University is seeking a contractor to maintain and repair the smoke ventilation systems in all premises and this contract will be designed to ensure this duty is fulfilled, and that fully functional and operational smoke ventilation systems are in place throughout. It will be the Service Provider's duty to carry out all maintenance as and when required and meet the compliances.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period (4 years), there are options to extend up to a further 48 months. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035014-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

39515110 - Smoke curtains

42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,385,066 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,385,066 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-02-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

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