Planning

Fire Sprinkler Installations (New Systems - Medium & Low Rise Properties)

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 13:06

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20 May 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has initiated a procurement process for the installation of new fire sprinkler systems in medium and low-rise properties, including supported housing and general residential blocks. This process falls under the 'works' industry category and is located in Southampton, UK (region UKJ32). The planned contract period is from 13 August 2027 to 12 August 2030. Although this tender is currently in the planning stage, a future notice date is set for 11 April 2027. However, it should be noted that the initial notice has been withdrawn, and the requirement will not be progressed at this time.

This project presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in fire-prevention installation works. Suitable candidates would include businesses experienced in delivering large-scale safety system installations, especially those familiar with public authority projects. Even though the current procurement process has been withdrawn, future similar tenders might arise, positioning experienced suppliers to potentially gain from aligning their services with public safety enhancements.

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Notice Title

Fire Sprinkler Installations (New Systems - Medium & Low Rise Properties)

Notice Description

Installation of new fire sprinkler systems (and associated works) to a range of medium and low rise blocks comprising around:- * 29 two and three storey supported housing blocks, and * 103 blocks of general needs residential accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051915-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2027 - 12 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

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