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Fire Extinguisher Servicing

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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27 May 2026 at 12:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Fire Extinguisher Servicing contract by The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, UK, has been completed as of 27th May 2026. This tender involved the annual servicing of fire extinguishers at Walton Hall and East Campus. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement. The awarded contract is in the services category and was signed on 1st April 2026, with a contract value of £48,000 gross, running until 31st March 2027. The service is provided by Chubb Fire & Security Limited, a large enterprise based in Blackburn, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the fire safety and maintenance services industry, particularly those specialising in building installations repair and maintenance. While the current procurement was direct without competition, understanding such tenders can enable businesses to prepare for similar opportunities where specialised services are needed. The Open University's focus on maintaining building safety standards can foster long-term partnerships and recurring business opportunities for companies capable of offering reliable and compliant fire safety services. Businesses that are well-equipped in handling building installations' maintenance could find ample growth opportunities in such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Extinguisher Servicing

Notice Description

Annual (2026) fire extinguisher servicing across Walton Hall and East Campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a60a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049610-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd

Further Information

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