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Fire Detection System Replacement

Bournemouth University

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University commissioned works to replace its existing ADT fire detection system with GENT fire detection systems. The scope covers the supply and installation of replacement fire detection equipment at Poole House, Dorset House, Christchurch House and Sir Michael Cobham Library. This is a fire-alarm system installation project, involving several university buildings in Poole, Dorset. The university is the buyer and the requirement concerns physical works rather than general facilities management or routine alarm monitoring. Suppliers active in commercial fire detection, alarm system replacement and installation across occupied or operational buildings would find the subject matter relevant, particularly those able to deliver a coordinated project across multiple sites.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold direct award without competition. Wessex Fire & Security Ltd was selected for the single lot, with an award date of 6 July 2026. The contract was signed on 6 July 2026 and is active from 6 July 2026 to 5 July 2027. Its gross value is £291,483. The awarded works cover fire-alarm system installation. Equipment supplied under the contract carries a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects and poor workmanship. The outcome provides a clear benchmark for the scale and route used by Bournemouth University for this fire detection replacement requirement.

This award indicates demand from Bournemouth University for substantial, building-wide fire detection replacement rather than a small standalone repair. A credible future competitor would need practical experience installing and replacing fire detection systems, including the ability to transition from ADT equipment to GENT systems. The requirement also favours suppliers able to plan and deliver coordinated works across multiple university buildings, manage equipment supply and installation, and stand behind workmanship through a defined warranty. Fire and security contractors with the operational capacity to undertake multi-building works and evidence reliable installation quality are the closest fit. The award also shows that this buyer has used a direct, below-threshold purchasing route for this type of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Detection System Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of ADT Fire Detection System with GENT Fire Detection systems at Poole House, Dorset House, Christchurch House and Sir Michael Cobham Library. All equipment supplied under this contract carries a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and poor workmanship

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071800-2026
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
Large

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
£291,483 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Bournemouth University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wessex Fire & Security Ltd

Further Information

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