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Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance and Repairs

Ashford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Oct 2026 at 15:30

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2026 at 12:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council sought a contractor to maintain, repair and test fire safety equipment so it could remain safe and operational. The work covered properties and assets managed by the Council’s Housing and Corporate Property departments, with delivery in the Ashford area. The requirement combined servicing and repair of firefighting equipment with installation work. It was a works contract suited to firms providing fire-safety equipment maintenance and repair services.

The Council invited tenders through an open competition. The process has since been cancelled: the Council abandoned the tender because of a discrepancy with the estimated budget. The submission deadline set was 14 September 2026 at 10:00 am. The contract was planned to run from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2029. Its estimated value was £80,000 excluding VAT (£96,000 including VAT). The requirement was a single lot, with quality weighted at 60% and price at 40%. Tenders were to be submitted through the Delta eSourcing portal. The procurement was below the applicable threshold.

This requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, making it relevant to specialist local contractors as well as larger fire-safety firms. Suppliers needed the capability to inspect, test, maintain and repair fire-safety equipment, and to carry out installation work where required. The scope covered assets across both housing and corporate property, so bidders needed to support equipment in more than one type of Council-managed property. The work was intended to keep equipment safe and in continuing use over a multi-year contract. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on quality than price, favouring a supplier able to demonstrate a sound technical approach and reliable delivery alongside competitive pricing. No specific accreditation or staffing requirements are identified in the stated criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance and Repairs

Notice Description

ABC are looking to procure a contractor to deliver Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance and Repairs. The contractor will provide maintenance, repairs, and testing as required for the safe and continuing use of fire safety equipment. The contract will cover properties/assets which are the responsibility of the Housing Department and Corporate Property Department. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-firefighting-equipment./99W593396X To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/99W593396X

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095330-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ashford Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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