Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance, with the tender process currently active. This contract falls under the industry category of fire-protection and emergency lighting systems, and the services are intended for delivery in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The procurement is managed through an open procedure, with the tender submission closing at 12:00 on 17th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence between August and September 2026, running for a period of three years with potential extensions. Interested parties are required to express their interest via the Kent Business Portal and submit required documentation electronically.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the emergency lighting and fire-protection service industries to secure a significant contract valued at up to £600,000. Particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises, the opportunity is geared towards those capable of offering high-quality services combined with competitive pricing, given the award criteria of 70% on price and 30% on quality. Engaging in this contract could enhance the winning business's reputation and lead to future public sector opportunities, thereby contributing to substantial business growth. The procurement process is well-suited for companies familiar with public sector procurement and experienced in working with maintenance contracts for safety systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence August / September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of 1 year + 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. You are required to complete and return the Non disclosure agreement in order for the pricing matrix and TUPE information to be issued to you. Please note this MUST BE RETURNED AS A MESSAGE where you attach the signed document via the portal. Do not upload this as a response, as this is a locked box and not opened until the tender deadline. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 17 July 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Emergency-lighting-equipment./6ANCH38N99 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6ANCH38N99

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: May be extended for a period of 1 year + 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b816
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057572-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

45 - Construction work

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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