Tender

Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 May 2026 at 14:48

Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester, operating as a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment." This opportunity is targeted at the services industry, specifically focusing on fire safety equipment such as burglar and fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and firefighting equipment maintenance. The project location is Chester, UK, and the procurement is being conducted using the open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline set for 4th June 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 19th June 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 7th July 2026 with an initial term ending 31st July 2029, and includes potential renewals subject to performance and requirements, extending up to 31st July 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in the installation and servicing of alarms and fire safety equipment. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an estimated contract value of £4.5 million, and a combination of technical and cost criteria each equally weighted at 50%, this competitive tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses to expand their service footprint and establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution such as the University of Chester.

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Notice Title

Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment

Notice Description

This is now the Invitation to Tender stage following the Market Engagement stage. University of Chester is inviting tenders via the open procedure for the Provision of Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment throughout the University. It is planned to award one contract for the co-ordination, management, administration and completion of these works along with the potential for subsequent Remedial / Recommended Works. Full details are outlined in the 5 specification documents, tender documents and additional information documents available via the University's In-Tend portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years (1 + 1 years) subject to satisfactory performance and University requirements

Planning Information

For information and interest at this stage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040678-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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