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Award

23 Jul 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "FR-A block" focused on services related to the repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment. This contract was awarded directly, below the threshold without competition, to Defensor Maintenance Limited, and the procurement covered the period from 16th June to 17th June 2026. Key details include the project's procurement method and completion status, as well as the award date on 23rd July 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in service provision for firefighting equipment, particularly those experienced in maintenance and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this industry could find this category well-suited to their capabilities, providing an avenue for expansion and increased sector presence. The direct award method signals potential for businesses with bespoke, trustworthy services to engage in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

FR-A block

Notice Description

FR-A block - aged detection changeout to self test as per DEF30574

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069904-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,017 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFENSOR MAINTENANCE

Further Information

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