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AP26056 - Portable firefighting equipment and RSM

ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Arc Property Services Partnership Limited, based in Nottingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AP26056 - Portable firefighting equipment and RSM". This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and replacement of portable firefighting equipment. The services will be delivered across various locations, including offices, educational facilities, and operational buildings within the regions UKF and UKE3. A market engagement day was held on 15 July 2026 to inform suppliers about future requirements and gather feedback. The procurement process will employ a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and key communication is expected on 4 August 2026. The estimated contract duration is from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension until 2035, giving ample time for long-term planning and investment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment services due to its comprehensive scope covering inspection, maintenance, and compliance services. Suppliers with a strong background in safety equipment, compliance reporting, and asset management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with innovative solutions in the fire safety domain can benefit from this engagement, as the contracting authority is open to refining its procurement strategy based on industry feedback. Winning this contract could significantly enhance a company's portfolio within the public sector and enable strategic growth in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AP26056 - Portable firefighting equipment and RSM

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to procure a contract for the provision of portable firefighting equipment inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement and associated compliance services across the estate it manages on behalf of it's Customers. The services will include, but not be limited to: - Routine inspection and testing of portable firefighting equipment. - Planned preventative maintenance and servicing in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice. - Corrective maintenance and repair of defective equipment. - Replacement of equipment that is beyond economical repair, obsolete or no longer compliant with applicable standards. - Provision and installation of new portable firefighting equipment where required. - Asset management, certification, record keeping and compliance reporting. - Technical advice and support relating to fire safety equipment and compliance requirements. The contract will cover a diverse property portfolio managed by the Authority and may include offices, operational buildings, educational facilities and other premises within its estate. The successful supplier will be required to deliver a compliant, responsive and proactive service to ensure that all portable firefighting equipment remains fit for purpose and maintained in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The procurement is expected to result in the award of a single contract for the delivery of these services.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority undertook preliminary market engagement in relation to a forthcoming above-threshold procurement for the provision of portable firefighting equipment inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement and associated compliance services across the Authority's estate. The engagement consisted of a virtual Market Engagement Open Day held on 15 July 2026. The event was open to all interested suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and was delivered through individual one-to-one online sessions with suppliers. The scope of the engagement was to: - Inform the market of the Authority's future procurement requirements. - Provide an overview of the proposed procurement approach, including the intended Competitive Flexible Procedure. - Discuss indicative procurement timescales. - Gather supplier feedback on market capability, capacity, innovation, risks, service delivery considerations and costs. - Assist the Authority in refining its procurement strategy and requirements prior to issuing the Tender Notice. Participation in the engagement was voluntary and information obtained during the engagement will be used only to support the development of the procurement. Participation, or non-participation, will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in the subsequent procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d255
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069881-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6BT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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