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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, was concluded for the replacement of fire alarms in gynaecological offices located at Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham. The procurement method used was a direct, below-threshold approach without competition, with the tender completion marked on 4th August 2026. Categorised under the goods industry, this specific opportunity involved the supply and installation of burglar and fire alarms. Conducted in the United Kingdom under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, the contract's duration spans from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2027, and it holds a contract value of £32,784.54 gross.

This tender presents favourable opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security systems, offering goods such as fire alarms, in line with UK Central Government procurement procedures. The direct contract awarding to E.SAUNDERS(MARGATE)LIMITED, a small business located in Margate, indicates room for similar businesses to engage in providing specialised security solutions. Businesses with electrical safety expertise and a flexibility in handling NHS contracts would find such opportunities viable for growth and enhancing their portfolio in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Fire alarms

Notice Description

For the replacement of fire alarms in Gynaecological offices PO: 270003906

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073443-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.SAUNDERS(MARGATE)LIMITED

Further Information

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