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22 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Chesterfield Borough Council procured sprinkler system maintenance services for properties and facilities within Chesterfield. The requirement covers the ongoing maintenance of fire sprinkler systems, with associated sprinkler-system expertise, installation capability and fire-prevention services forming the relevant service scope. Delivery is in Chesterfield, for a local authority buyer. This is a service contract rather than a supply-only or construction opportunity, although technical knowledge of installed sprinkler systems and related installation work is relevant. The requirement suits businesses that maintain fire-protection infrastructure and can provide reliable servicing for a public-sector estate. The council is the contracting authority and user of the service, with the work focused on maintaining sprinkler systems rather than supplying unrelated fire-safety equipment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. It comprised one completed lot. Chesterfield Borough Council awarded the contract to Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Limited on 13 July 2026. The contract was signed on the same date and runs from 13 July 2026 to 13 July 2028, with one 12-month extension option at the council’s discretion, allowing a maximum end date of 13 July 2029. The awarded value is £41,666 excluding VAT, or £50,000 including VAT. The contract is active. The published process data identifies the procurement method and competition route, but does not set out separate award criteria, weighting, eligibility requirements or submission conditions.

This award indicates established demand from Chesterfield Borough Council for planned and responsive sprinkler-system maintenance within its estate. Competitors seeking comparable public-sector work would need demonstrable capability in servicing fire sprinkler systems, diagnosing and resolving faults, and maintaining systems so that fire-prevention arrangements remain dependable. Experience of sprinkler installation is relevant because maintenance providers may need to understand existing installations and undertake associated works. A credible supplier would also need the operational capacity to support a council-wide local requirement, manage scheduled maintenance consistently and respond professionally to a public authority’s service expectations. The award shows that the buyer used a below-threshold limited competition, so businesses targeting similar work should be prepared for a focused competitive route and maintain clear evidence of relevant fire-protection service experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sprinkler System Maintenance

Notice Description

Sprinkler System Maintenance within Chesterfield.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069166-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chesterfield Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Ltd

Further Information

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