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Fire alarm installation

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Jul 2026 at 08:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Fire alarm installation" at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority in Gillingham, United Kingdom, has reached the award and contract stage. The contract was signed on 13th July 2026, with a value of £20,134.37 gross. This procurement falls under the goods category and was executed through a direct procurement method, which is below threshold and without competition. The process has been completed, and the winning supplier is E.SAUNDERS(MARGATE)LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Margate, United Kingdom. The fire-alarm systems are to be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety systems, as it highlights the demand for such services within NHS foundations. Companies specialising in alarm systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, can benefit given the nature of procurement being conducted without competition. This approach could encourage businesses to strengthen relationships with public organisations like the NHS, positioning themselves for future contracts in similar projects, ensuring sustained business growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire alarm installation

Notice Description

C331330 Purchase Order: 270003174

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c935
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065464-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,778 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.SAUNDERS(MARGATE)LIMITED

Further Information

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