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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Orwell Housing Association Ltd, in collaboration with Eastern Procurement Limited, encompasses the provision of alarms, entry systems, security, and emergency lighting, along with associated services such as servicing repairs and installations for properties managed by the organisation. Situated in Ipswich, Orwell Housing operates as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The contract has reached the award stage, officially completed on 23 July 2026, following the successful attribution of the project to TP FIRE & SECURITY LTD. This procurement, conducted under an award framework, commenced on 17 July 2026, with work scheduled from 30 July 2026 and a potential extension of up to five years until 29 July 2031, based on contractual performance. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKH, UKC, and UKI, among others.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security systems, electrical apparatus, and emergency lighting, as it involves a comprehensive scope across multiple regions in the UK. The awarded contract, worth approximately £2,244,738.90 gross, indicates substantial work volume and financial return, making it particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TP FIRE & SECURITY LTD, which secured the award. Companies capable of delivering technical inspection, repair, maintenance services, and installation of complex security infrastructure are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, fostering business growth and scalability within this vital industry sector.

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Notice Title

OHA Alarms, Entry Systems, Security, Emergency Lighting

Notice Description

To provide Alarms, Entry Systems, Security, Emergency Lighting, and associated services, servicing repairs and installations to properties owned and managed by Orwell Housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

32324400 - Television aerials

32352000 - Aerials and reflectors

32552600 - Entrance telephones

33196000 - Medical aids

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

34993100 - Tunnel lighting

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

42961100 - Access control system

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,870,615 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Additional Buyers

EASTERN PROCUREMENT 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP2 0BE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TP FIRE & SECURITY

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