Fire and Emergency Lighting Systems Maintenance and Repairs

ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Albyn Housing Society Limited focuses on providing inspection and maintenance services for fire alarms and emergency lighting systems. This tender, titled "Fire and Emergency Lighting Systems Maintenance and Repairs," is categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment" as per the CPV classification. Situated in the Highlands (UKM6 region), this open procedure aims to secure a contract to maintain and operate relevant safety equipment efficiently. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 17th July 2026, followed by the award recommendations and selections, commencing 20th July 2026. This contract also includes potential community benefits, which applicants are encouraged to review in detail in the provided documentation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and maintenance services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in managing fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and associated safety equipment will find this contract particularly advantageous. Albyn Housing Society Limited seeks suppliers with demonstrated capability to uphold safety standards and effectively manage large-scale service contracts. Given the duration of three years with potential extensions, businesses have a chance to secure a long-term partnership, which could contribute significantly to their growth and market positioning within the maintenance and safety sector.

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Notice Title

Fire and Emergency Lighting Systems Maintenance and Repairs

Notice Description

Albyn requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide inspection and maintenance services of fire alarm, emergency lighting and other ancillary life safety systems. Full details of the requirements, alongside property details can be found within the respective specification documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Albyn requires a professionally managed, high-quality alarms and systems maintenance service which, through a regular and organised scheme, ensures the maintenance and operation of equipment within the scope of the contract. The supplier shall ensure equipment is maintained at optimum performance and in accordance with manufacturers and installers recommendations, as well as statutory obligations. A summary of the specific requirements includes, but is not limited to: Fire alarm systems; Emergency lighting systems; Fire door hold devices; Fire alarm monitoring at HMO properties; Smoke vents; Sprinklers; Portable firefighting equipment; CCTV systems and; Access control systems. Additional information: Please ensure that you have carefully and comprehensively read all of the attached tender documents.

Renewal: Albyn Housing Society have the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 2 individual years from the initial term, solely at the discretion of Albyn Housing Association (3+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053204-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35125300 - Security cameras

42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment

42961100 - Access control system

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to 3 years from proposed contract award date at the earliest.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-SHIRE
Postcode
IV18 0DL
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Cromarty Firth
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

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