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23 Jul 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed the procurement process for a fire detection system upgrade, titled "FR-B block fire detection aged changeout to self test as per DEF 30567". This contract is aligned with the public authority classification and follows a direct procurement method, indicating a below threshold process conducted without competition. The process has moved beyond the award stage, with the contract period occurring from 16th to 17th June 2026. The project falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, with operations centered in Bristol, UK (region UKK12).

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in firefighting equipment maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this niche can benefit, particularly those experienced in providing self-testing fire detection systems. Defensor Maintenance Limited has been selected as the supplier, exemplifying the type of business suited for such contracts. This procurement, although now concluded, serves as a blueprint for future tenders where direct procurement methods are employed, opening avenues for suitably qualified businesses to engage with sub-central government authorities like universities.

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Notice Title

FR-B block fire detection

Notice Description

FR-B block fire detection aged changeout to self test as per DEF 30567

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069908-2026
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
£35,006 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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