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Fire Alarm Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, awarded a contract for a Fire Alarm Replacement project. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition," and it is now in the completed stage. The contract, designated under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, pertains to the installation work of a fire-alarm system within the works industry category. This procurement specifically involved the region designated as UKK12. The procurement culminated with the contract period commencing on 22nd April 2026 and concluding on 23rd April 2026. The full contract amount was £44,447.02, with an agreed amount of £37,039.18 in GBP currency.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and alarm system installations. Particularly, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in providing fire alarm solutions may find such contracts beneficial for growth and expansion, especially those familiar with public sector engagements. Engaging in direct procurement methods allows such companies to build relationships with sub-central government authorities like universities, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations. The successful supplier for this contract was Defensor Maintenance Limited, a firm based in Leicester, indicating a preference or requirement for businesses capable of executing work across diverse UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Replacement

Notice Description

Fire Alarm Replacement EP2 as per DEF-30364-RB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047177-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,039 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENSOR MAINTENANCE

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