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23 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has completed its procurement process for the "Evelyn Primary School Fire Alarm Replacement" project. The contract, awarded through a limited competition method, was for fire alarm replacement works at Evelyn Primary School, located in Huyton, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 23rd June 2026, with the contract signed on 22nd June 2026. The project falls under the "works" category, specifically fire-alarm system installation, and commenced on 19th July 2026, expected to complete by 23rd August 2026. The total contract value is £51,127.20, and it involved the participation of key players such as OFS(NORTH WEST) LTD as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the security systems and construction industries, particularly those specialising in fire alarm installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in safety system installations would find such opportunities beneficial for building their portfolio with public sector contracts. Businesses with experience in handling projects with limited competition are well-suited to pursue similar contracts with local authorities, enhancing their service capabilities and reputation in the market.

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Notice Title

Evelyn Primary School Fire Alarm Replacement

Notice Description

Fire Alarm Replacement Works at Evelyn Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06babb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,606 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY 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
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFS(NORTH WEST

Further Information

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