Tender

Sandbach Town Hall Building Complex Fire Alarm

SANDBACH TOWN COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sandbach Town Council has announced an open procurement process for the installation of a new fire alarm system at the Sandbach Town Hall Building Complex, which includes the Market Hall and Public Toilets. This project falls under the services category of the public procurement industry, specifically targeting fire-detection and fire-alarm systems. The contract is available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a value of £60,000, and is being conducted under a below threshold - open competition method. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with an enquiry period ending on 5th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 15th June 2026. The location for the services extends across multiple UK regions, ensuring wide coverage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire protection equipment installation services to expand their footprint by collaborating with a public authority like the Sandbach Town Council. Companies with experience in fire-detection systems, fire-alarm systems, and the installation of such technologies are particularly well-suited for this project. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 31st December 2026, with potential for renewal. Given the procurement criteria, which focuses on both price and quality responses, businesses that can deliver exceptional value at competitive rates stand a strong chance of securing this contract and further integrating into the public sector market, promoting growth and establishing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Sandbach Town Hall Building Complex Fire Alarm

Notice Description

The installation of new compliant fire alarm system for the Sandbach Town Hall Building Complex (includes the Market Hall and Public Toilets). Removal of existing and making good of all actions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046168-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 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
SANDBACH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1AX
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

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