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29 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Bournemouth University as the buying organisation, soliciting the replacement of ADT Fire Detection Systems with GENT Fire Detection systems in several university buildings including Poole House and the Sir Michael Cobham Library. The procurement falls under the works category and is located at the university premises in Poole, United Kingdom. This specific contract, titled "Fire Detection System Replacement," has reached the award and contract stage with a direct procurement method executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £291,483, commenced on 6th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 5th July 2027, assuring a 12-month warranty on all supplied equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large firms with expertise in fire-alarm system installation work, as indicated by the CPV classification 45312100. Companies like Wessex Fire & Security Ltd, which secured the contract, exemplify entities well-suited to offer comprehensive security solutions in such projects. Engaging in contracts of this nature diversifies a company’s portfolio and strengthens its presence in the public sector, leveraging the developmental prospects in educational infrastructure and safety systems.

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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

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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