Tender

Replacement Smoke Alarms 2026

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is overseeing a procurement process for "Replacement Smoke Alarms 2026," targeted at fire-prevention installation works within council-owned dwellings in Lancaster District, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and is part of an open competition procurement method, with documents accessible via the ProContract North eTendering portal. Interested businesses must register on ProContract as suppliers to participate. Key dates include an end date for the tender period on 22nd May 2026 and the anticipated contract period from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with possible extensions up to 2031. The procurement falls under the works category, valued at £1,080,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention installation works, particularly those familiar with public authority contracts. Given its substantial value and the possibility for contract renewals, businesses can leverage this contract for sustained growth within the sector. Companies with the expertise to install smoke detection systems efficiently and that meet the qualifying criteria for below-threshold evaluations are well positioned to compete. Engaging with this opportunity could enhance business recognition and create pathways for further contracts with local government bodies. Existing registration on the ProContract portal enables direct access to tender documents, streamlining the process for experienced suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Title

Replacement Smoke Alarms 2026

Notice Description

Replacement smoke detection to council owned dwellings within the Lancaster District

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: On succesfull completion of contract there is the option for the contract to be extended for a further 2 years followed by another 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037512-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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