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Fire Panel Upgrades and Detector Upgrades

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the National Oceanography Centre, focused on the "Fire Panel Upgrades and Detector Upgrades" project. This contract, categorised under fire-alarm system installation work, was awarded on 24th July 2026 and involved upgrading fire alarm infrastructure across the Centre's building and associated estate in Southampton, UKJ32 region. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold without competition, due to the need for compatibility and operational resilience. The awarded contract, valued at £234,650.4 gross, spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st December 2026, highlighting a critical timeline for commencement and completion to ensure safety compliance.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in fire safety and alarm systems, as it involves modernising essential safety infrastructure. Businesses with experience in high-stakes, operationally sensitive environments would be particularly well-suited to such contracts, given the emphasis on continuity and technical proficiency. Companies capable of maintaining and upgrading live life-safety systems stand to benefit from the expertise demonstrated in ongoing maintenance and support, as reflected in the selection of PREMIER FIRE SECURITY LIMITED as the supplier. This contract showcases potential growth areas in public safety and compliance services within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Panel Upgrades and Detector Upgrades

Notice Description

The contract covers the replacement and upgrade of the National Oceanography Centre's fire alarm infrastructure, including the replacement of fire alarm control panels, repeater panels, backup batteries, power supplies, and field devices across the Main Building and associated estate buildings. The works also include modifications to fire alarm loops operating near capacity, together with full testing, commissioning, and certification of the upgraded system. The programme is intended to address ageing and end-of-life equipment, improve system reliability and resilience, reduce maintenance requirements, and ensure continued compliance with fire safety standards. The contract has been directly awarded due to the critical nature of the fire alarm system and the requirement to maintain continuity, compatibility, and operational resilience throughout the upgrade programme. The appointed supplier has extensive knowledge of the existing fire alarm infrastructure through ongoing maintenance and support activities across the estate. Maintaining continuity with the incumbent supplier minimises operational, technical, and life-safety risks associated with upgrading a live life-safety system, whilst avoiding the additional cost, delay, and disruption that would arise from appointing an alternative contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d33b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER FIRE SECURITY

Further Information

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