Award

Firefighting Equipment and Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

22 May 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton, a higher education institution, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Firefighting Equipment and Services," classified under miscellaneous repair and maintenance services within the services category. This contract involves the annual servicing and maintenance of portable fire equipment managed by the University's Estates and Facilities Department. Located in the South-East region of the UK (UKJ), the procurement was conducted as a Direct Award under the NHS SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework (Lot 8.2). The procurement method used was limited, being a direct award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 29th April 2026, and the award was officially noted on 22nd May 2026 with Firemark Ltd being the successful supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in the provision of fire safety equipment and maintenance services. Although the opportunity has been awarded, similar tenders may arise in the future, making it essential for businesses to be aware of such frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in firefighting equipment and maintenance services, particularly those situated in or serving the South-East region, could substantially benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes to expand their client base and secure steady, long-term service contracts. Such tenders often favour businesses experienced in servicing equipment for large institutions, like universities or hospitals, allowing these companies to strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Title

Firefighting Equipment and Services

Notice Description

The requirement under this call-off contract is for the appointed supplier to carry out the annual servicing and maintenance of all portable fire equipment managed by the Estates and Facilities Department. This is a Direct Award under the NHS SBS Hard FM 2 Framework Reference: SBS10166 - Lot 8.2 Fire Safety Equipment & Maintenance (South-East)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement under this call-off contract is for the appointed supplier to carry out the annual servicing and maintenance of all portable fire equipment managed by the Estates and Facilities Department. This is a Direct Award under the NHS SBS Hard FM 2 Framework Reference: SBS10166 - Lot 8.2 Fire Safety Equipment & Maintenance (South-East)

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award under the NHS SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 Framework - Framework Reference: SBS10166, Lot 8.2 Fire Safety Equipment & Maintenance (South-East).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a129
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREMARK

Further Information

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