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07 Jul 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Servicing & Maintenance" contract was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, based in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, culminating on 7th July 2026, and the contract was signed on 6th July 2026. The contract was awarded to MRM Electrical Solutions Limited, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It encompasses servicing and maintenance services within the fire safety industry category. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically categorised as below threshold and without competition, with an active contract period from 6th July 2026 to 5th July 2027, and an optional renewal for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety systems, particularly SMEs with expertise in fire alarm and emergency lighting maintenance. The contract spans several regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, providing a broad geographical coverage that can foster business growth for firms equipped to handle multiple locations. Companies with a capacity for reliable service delivery in fire safety maintenance, who are looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, will find this a lucrative opportunity. The efficient management of such contracts could bolster a company's reputation in public procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Servicing & Maintenance

Notice Description

To carry out the serving and maintenance of the Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063549-2026
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

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP 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
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRM ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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