715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority situated in Bristol, has reached its award stage for the project titled "715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment". This contract falls within the defence and security industry category and involves services related to fire-detection systems and repair and maintenance services. It spans locations in the United Kingdom and Bulgaria. The contract, valued at £600,000 gross, was initiated through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold and has been awarded to FAFs Fire and Security, commencing on 8th May 2026 and concluding on 7th May 2029, with options for extension.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in fire-detection and maintenance services, specifically those capable of handling projects within the defence and security sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises with experience in providing high-quality, reliable maintenance solutions would be particularly well-placed to engage with such contracts. FAFs Fire and Security, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the calibre of firms suited for participation in similar procurement processes, given their role as a successful contractor on this project.

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Notice Title

715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment

Notice Description

Defence Munitions ('the Authority') requires the Contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for the Guardian Fire Detection systems installed at Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport and DM Beith.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b49e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056009-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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

FAFS FIRE AND SECURITY

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