Tender

Supply and installation of Fire Extinguishers

HOUSING 21

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Housing 21, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, seeks a provider for the "Supply and installation of Fire Extinguishers." The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions open until 17th June 2026. The project requires the supply and installation of P50 fire extinguishers over multiple courts within the UK, spanning a potential contract term of ten years, beginning on 1st October 2026. It falls under the industry category of 'goods,' specifically designated with the CPV code 35111300 for fire extinguishers. This open procedure has a gross value of £11,000,000 and a focused delivery within the first two years of the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment and project management. Given the scale of installation and the phased approach over a decade, it represents a growth opportunity for enterprises, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, capable of handling large-scale projects with an emphasis on both price and quality, as award criteria weigh price at 65% and quality at 35%. Businesses with strong communication and project management capabilities, as well as the capacity to meet demand fluctuations, will find this tender an advantageous prospect. The contract's potential five-year extension, subject to agreement, further enhances its appeal for long-term business planning and growth.

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Notice Title

Supply and installation of Fire Extinguishers

Notice Description

Housing 21 are seeking an experienced provider who can supply and install P50 fire extinguishers across numerous courts over a 10-year period (maximum contract term). The majority of fire extinguishers will be installed during the first two years of the contract term, therefore Housing 21 requires a provider who can project manage the quantity required (see Appendix 4) and ensure robust communication is delivered for the Housing 21 contract manager and scheme managers. Housing 21 completed the majority of fire extinguisher replacements during 2017, however due to Housing 21 growth additional fire extinguishers have been installed since this period. The contract term is five years with the option of a five-year extension. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Fire-extinguishers./C35E8Q48A2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C35E8Q48A2

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for five subject to agreement with Housing 21.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045219-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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