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FIRE / INTRUDER ALARM AND SUNDRIES MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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01 May 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently conducting a tender process for the maintenance, repair, and installation of fire and intruder alarms, along with related equipment. This opportunity falls under the services category with the CPV classification of alarm-monitoring services. The procurement process is in the tender stage and is scheduled to conclude on 1st June 2026. Based in Aberdeen, the project invites electronic submissions from interested parties by this deadline. The procurement approach employed is an open procedure, which encourages wide participation and transparency in the bid evaluation process.

This contract offers significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in system maintenance services and alarm-monitoring systems. Businesses that can deliver high-quality technical services, as demonstrated by the 80% weighting on technical criteria, stand a strong chance of success. Given the need for novation and scalability, companies equipped to handle long-term contracts with potential renewals will find this tender attractive. This opportunity not only allows firms to expand their portfolio within the educational sector but also capitalises on the continuity of service provision ensured through optional one-year extensions. The open competition nature of the tender presents an advantageous prospect for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence within public-sector maintenance and repair services.

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Notice Title

FIRE / INTRUDER ALARM AND SUNDRIES MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective inspection, testing, planned maintenance, reactive repair and installation service for all types of Fire / Intruder Alarm and Related equipment at the University of Aberdeen. The contract is to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain, repair or install, if necessary, this equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective inspection, testing, planned maintenance, reactive repair and installation service for all types of Fire / Intruder Alarm and Related equipment at the University of Aberdeen. The contract is to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain, repair or install, if necessary, this equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract.

Options: 3 x optional extensions of 1 year each.

Renewal: 3 x optional extensions of 1 year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06909e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040685-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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