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Valence School- Fire Alarm Replacement - Ground Floor

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Valence School- Fire Alarm Replacement - Ground Floor" was conducted by Kent County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting fire-detection systems. Trustee Fire and Security Limited, based in Orpington, has been awarded the contract. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract period set to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude by 28th September 2026. The tender follows a below-threshold procurement method, and the contract was signed on 22nd April 2026, featuring an option for unforeseen works within contingency limits. The total gross amount allocated for the contract is £37,115.27.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-detection and security systems. Companies that can offer innovative fire alarm solutions and installation services will find this contract appealing, particularly those interested in expanding operations in South East England. Trustee Fire and Security Limited, a small and medium enterprise (SME), exemplifies the type of business capable of successfully competing for such contracts. This procurement process can pave the way for similar businesses seeking to engage with public sector projects, offering a potential platform for sustainable growth and development in the security industry.

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Notice Title

Valence School- Fire Alarm Replacement - Ground Floor

Notice Description

Installation of new Fire Alarm equipment to the Ground floor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038440-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,929 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTEE FIRE AND SECURITY

Further Information

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