Planning

Fire Alarm Maintenance Services

KARBON HOMES

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 20:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Karbon Homes, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of fire alarm maintenance services, scheduled to commence on 1 November 2026 and conclude on 30 November 2030. This initiative is classified under the services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The procurement involves planned and reactive maintenance of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems across various properties in Newcastle, as well as meeting the necessary British Standards. The procurement notice was published on 26 May 2026, and potential suppliers should note that future notices are expected by 1 September 2026. The project is situated in the UKC region of the United Kingdom, and Karbon Homes serves as a public authority at a sub-central government level.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in emergency lighting equipment, fire alarms, and suppression systems. Given the requirement for out-of-hours and 24/7 reactive maintenance, companies capable of providing rapid response services will find this tender especially appealing. The contract’s suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) also encourages wider participation from diverse business sizes capable of meeting the rigorous compliance and service standards set forth by Karbon Homes.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The scope of works and requirements of any appointed Contractor/s for planned and reactive maintenance of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems delivered to Karbon Homes in relation to various properties owned and managed by Karbon. The contract will include provision of out of hours working for reactive maintenance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call-out response times will vary depending of the nature of the emergency to either 2-hours or 4-hours. The contract will consist of weekly fire alarm testing, monthly emergency lighting testing, six-monthly and annual servicing of fire alarm systems in strict accordance with BS 5839-1:2017 / BS 5839-6:2013 including ancillary equipment along with annual servicing of emergency lighting systems in strict accordance with BS 5266- 1:2011 / BS EN 50172 2004 all in conjunction with relevant manufacturer's recommendations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a53d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049319-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

35111500 - Fire suppression system

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 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
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASLE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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