Planning

Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 16:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has announced an upcoming procurement process for the provision of statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance services on fire safety equipment. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement notice recently published to inform interested parties. The University, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is situated in Chester, United Kingdom. The communication outlined that potential contractors can show interest before the engagement milestone deadline on 30 April 2026. The actual contract, planned to be awarded to cover services from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, has a focus on fire safety equipment services under the CPV categories of burglar and fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in fire safety services, particularly those adept in statutory compliance and maintenance. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference towards inclusive participation. With the prospect for subsequent remedial or recommended works, businesses with capabilities in expanding service offerings beyond initial compliance and maintenance may find additional growth prospects. Given the open procedure procurement method anticipated, businesses with a solid track record in timely delivery and efficient management of similar contracts are ideally positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment

Notice Description

This is a Market Engagement stage for a forthcoming opportunity, University of Chester will shortly be tendering via an 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 will be outlined in the tender documents when the tender begins. Potential tenderers are welcome to express interest in this opportunity and if you have any questions at this stage.

Planning Information

For information and interest at this stage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037306-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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