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Fire Safety Systems

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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08 Sep 2026 at 17:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth Exeter Plus is seeking a single contractor to provide fire safety systems services across university campuses in Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall. The scope covers the inspection, repair, maintenance and servicing of fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment, fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems and other fire-protection equipment, including fire blankets. The requirement is a services contract supporting the safe operation of university buildings and facilities at Woodlane in Falmouth and Treliever Road in Penryn. It may suit businesses specialising in planned and reactive fire safety maintenance, testing and equipment services that can provide a coordinated service across both campus locations. The buyer is a public undertaking responsible for the university campus facilities.

The procurement has reached tender: Falmouth Exeter Plus invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for enquiries is 9 October 2026 at 11:00, and the deadline for submitting offers is 16 October 2026 at 11:00. The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT, or £720,000 including VAT. The initial contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with an option, subject to both parties’ agreement, to extend for two further 12-month periods, giving a possible end date of 30 November 2030. The contract will be awarded on 45% commercial criteria, 45% technical ability and quality, and 10% sustainability and social value. Economic and technical selection requirements apply as set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits fire protection contractors able to deliver a broad, managed service covering fire alarms, extinguishers, firefighting equipment, suppression systems and associated fire-protection products. Suppliers will need the technical ability and quality controls to maintain and repair systems across university campuses, together with the economic capacity required for a substantial, multi-site service contract. The buyer has indicated that the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so specialist regional firms may be well placed to compete, either independently or with delivery partners where appropriate. Bids will also need to demonstrate how the service supports sustainability and social value, alongside competitive commercial terms. Firms with strong operational coordination, compliance-focused maintenance processes and relevant institutional or complex-building experience are likely to find the requirement commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety Systems

Notice Description

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a single contractor to carry out a range of Fire Safety Systems services to the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn). The contract will be for 36 months with the option to extend for a further period of 2 x 12 months at the agreement of both parties.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods on the agreement of both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085101-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111500 - Fire suppression system

39525400 - Fire blankets

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
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
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN, CORNWALL
Postcode
TR10 9FE
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
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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