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LD2 Phase 3 - Domestic Fire Detection and Alarm Upgrade of 409 Properties across Cornwall

Corserv Solutions Ltd

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19 Aug 2026 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Corserv Solutions Ltd, acting for Cornwall Housing Ltd, is procuring fire detection and alarm upgrade works across 409 domestic flats in Cornwall. The requirement is to design, supply, install, test, commission and certify upgrades from existing Grade D1 Category LD3 fire detection arrangements to Grade D1 Category LD2 systems with radio-frequency interlinking. Installations must be complete and operational in each property, retaining existing mains-powered alarm equipment where it remains suitable and compatible with the required RF interlinking. This is a works contract for domestic fire-alarm system installation. The work covers a geographically dispersed housing portfolio and includes delivery in occupied homes. The appointed providers will be responsible for understanding and managing the technical, commercial and operational requirements of the full programme.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open, below-threshold competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 7 September 2026 at 14:00, and tenders by 9 September 2026 at 14:00. The contract period is 5 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. There is one lot, and electronic submission is allowed. The tender will be assessed on a 60% commercial and 40% quality basis. The buyer intends to appoint two contractors, but may appoint one where this provides the most economically advantageous and deliverable outcome, including where only one compliant bid is received or one contractor cannot demonstrate sufficient capacity. The works will use the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract.

This opportunity suits qualified and experienced fire detection and alarm contractors able to deliver complete domestic installations, including design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and certification. Suppliers need practical expertise in upgrading Grade D1 Category LD3 systems to Grade D1 Category LD2 RF-interlinked arrangements, while assessing whether existing mains-powered equipment can be retained safely and compatibly. Strong candidates will be able to plan and deliver work across a dispersed housing portfolio, operate effectively in occupied homes and manage the associated access, resident liaison, delivery and safety risks. The procurement may support one or two providers, so businesses with sufficient workforce, supervision, equipment and programme-management capacity to deliver the required volume should be well placed. SMEs are identified as suitable, with quality as well as price forming part of the evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LD2 Phase 3 - Domestic Fire Detection and Alarm Upgrade of 409 Properties across Cornwall

Notice Description

Corserv Solutions Ltd on behalf of Cornwall Housing Ltd are seeking to appoint 2 suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the following works. The works comprise of Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Certification required to upgrade 409 domestic flats from an existing Grade D1 Category LD3 fire detection arrangement to a Grade D1 Category LD2 RF-interlinked. The successful Service Providers shall provide a complete and operational installation in each property, making use of the existing mains powered alarm system where it is suitable for continued service and compatible with the required RF interlinking. The Service Providers shall satisfy itself at tender stage that it understands the scope, commercial basis, evidence requirements and risks associated with working in occupied homes across a geographically dispersed housing portfolio. Please see the enclosed scope of works for full requirements. This tender will be evaluated against a 60% commercial 40% quality criteria and will be awarded to either the highest ranking contractor or two highest ranking contractors. The preference is to appoint two contractors, however the final award may be made to a single contractor where, for example: * there is a significant difference between the evaluated tender costs * only one contractor achieves a compliant tender submission * a contractor cannot demonstrate sufficient resources or capacity to meet the required programme * awarding the full programme to one contractor represents the most economically advantageous and deliverable outcome The final property allocation will therefore be determined following the full commercial and quality evaluation, taking account of each compliant contractor's price, capacity, proposed programme and ability to deliver the required completion date. These works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering & Construction Short Contract (ECSC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e71c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078789-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

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
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Corserv Solutions Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCORRIER
Postcode
TR16 5EH
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Redruth North
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

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