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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of intruder alarms, fire alarms, and emergency lighting services, with the contract aimed at inspection, servicing, maintenance, and emergency response across its property portfolio. The procurement process falls under the services category and is conducted using an open procedure. The estimated contract value is £200,000. The tender is expected to close for submissions by 19 August 2026, with the contract award anticipated by 24 September 2026. Activities will take place in Blackpool, within the UKD42 region. Businesses can submit their tenders electronically through the specified online portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical building installations, particularly those capable of providing high-calibre service. Companies that hold NICEIC or NAPIT registration and are capable of meeting UK data protection regulations and building compliance standards can benefit tremendously. With strong emphasis on quality and social value, this procurement seeks small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can bring expertise and innovation to the table, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and contract renewals based on performance and budget availability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting

Notice Description

Suppliers are invited to submit a Tender for the Provision of Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting. Blackpool Council intends to appoint one contractor to provide inspection, servicing, maintenance, and emergency response for intruder alarms, fire alarms, and emergency lighting across its property portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to contract review and budget availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cba0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066605-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL BOROUGH 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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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