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Fire Alarm Maintenance

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 14:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, concerning a contract for "Fire Alarm Maintenance" across multiple sites. The procurement belongs to the services industry category and is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKC22 and UKC23 regions. The process is currently at the Tender stage, employing an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period ending on 1st September 2026, with an award determination expected by 1st October 2026. The estimated contract value is £200,000, with a maximum gross amount of £220,000, and is subject to renewal beyond the initial one-year contract period ending in 2027, up to a maximum of 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in fire alarm systems and their maintenance. Companies involved in fire-detection and alarm systems should find this contract attractive given its value and potential for renewal. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and places a strong emphasis on both cost (60%) and quality (40%) in award criteria. Businesses that can provide high-quality service within the evaluated criteria will be well-suited to compete, and the open procedure ensures equal opportunity for all qualified suppliers to submit their offers electronically, facilitated in English. This presents a strategic chance for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Alarm Maintenance

Notice Description

Fire Alarm Maintenance on behalf of Choice Ltd across multiple sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d91b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072821-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2031-07-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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