Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.

CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 12:12

Tender

14 May 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Cardinal Newman College in Preston has completed the award stage of a procurement process seeking planned preventative maintenance for their fire and security systems across 12 buildings. The project involves maintenance of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, requiring a 24/7 call-out service. The procurement was initiated using an open procedure and was officially awarded on 22nd June 2026, with the contract beginning on 31st July 2026 and running until 30th July 2029, with an option for a 24-month extension. The total value of the contract is GBP 350,000, carried out by SCOPE FIRE AND SECURITY LTD, a large-scale supplier based in Burnley.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in fire and security technology services. With a requirement for industry accreditations and detailed reporting capabilities, companies equipped with the necessary technical expertise and experience in providing comprehensive monitoring and rapid response services are well-suited to this tender. This procurement presents an avenue for large firms with capabilities in comprehensive systems monitoring and maintenance to expand their services within the public sector infrastructure maintenance industry.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.

Notice Description

The College is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver fire and security systems, planned preventative maintenance, system monitoring, reactive and planned works across its 12 buildings. The scope includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, system monitoring, and planned works, all in line with relevant British Standards and best practice. The appointed contractor will be responsible for maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, with defined service frequencies and detailed reporting requirements. A 24/7 call-out service is required, including a one-hour response for emergency faults, alongside next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. The contractor must also provide monitoring services for fire and intruder systems, ensuring timely notification of faults and activations to both the College and its security provision. Clear cost structures, including labour rates, materials, and uplift percentages, must be submitted, along with evidence of relevant industry accreditations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 4HD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOPE FIRE AND SECURITY

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