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Fire Hydrants & Dry Risers - Servicing, Maintenance, and Reactive Works

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the servicing, maintenance, and reactive works of fire hydrants and dry riser installations across the University of Edinburgh's estate has been awarded. The University of Edinburgh has appointed Core Fire Limited as the single supplier following an open procedure. The contract runs initially for two years, from March 1, 2026, to February 29, 2028, with possible extensions that could extend it to February 28, 2030. This process falls under the services industry category, with contract works mainly located in Edinburgh, within the region UKM75. The initial planning started in August 2025, followed by a tender period until December 4, 2025, leading to the contract award on February 5, 2026. The procurement stage is now complete, with an active contract in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in fire safety services and solutions. Businesses with capabilities in servicing and maintaining fire hydrants and dry risers are well-positioned to compete. Core Fire Limited, a small to medium enterprise from Glasgow, successfully secured this contract, illustrating that SMEs can effectively compete if they meet the technical and financial criteria outlined by the University of Edinburgh. This contract demands specific qualifications, such as CHAS certification and NSI Gold accreditation, which offer growth opportunities for businesses already possessing such credentials or aiming to acquire them. This endeavour not only permits service providers to establish a robust relationship with a renowned educational institution but also helps in expanding their portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Fire Hydrants & Dry Risers - Servicing, Maintenance, and Reactive Works

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for a contract covering servicing, maintenance, and reactive works of fire hydrants and dry riser installations located throughout the University's estate. The initial contract period is for 2 years from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The University has the option to extend for two periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 28th February 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for a contract covering servicing, maintenance, and reactive works of fire hydrants and dry riser installations located throughout the University's estate. This supplier has been appointed following an Open Procedure.

Options: The initial contract period is for 2 years from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The University has the option to extend for two periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 28th February 2030 if all extensions are applied.

Renewal: The University is seeking to appoint a single Contractor of this service for a period of 2 years with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44482200 - Fire hydrants

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Tendering process for renewal of this contract is likely to be approx. 3 to 6 months prior to expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
James Clarke
Contact Email
jclarke5@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537432
    Fire Hydrants & Dry Risers - Servicing, Maintenance, and Reactive Works - The University of Edinburgh is intending to go out to market within the next month to invite competitive tenders to establish contracting arrangements with a single supplier for a contract covering servicing, maintenance, and reactive works of fire hydrants and dry riser installations located throughout the University's estate. It is intended that the contract will in place for an initial term of 2 years with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1). Interested parties should note their interest to this notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543036
    Fire Hydrants & Dry Risers - Servicing, Maintenance, and Reactive Works - The University of Edinburgh will very shortly be publishing an invitation to tender to invite competitive tenders to establish contracting arrangements with a single supplier for a contract covering servicing, maintenance, and reactive works of fire hydrants and dry riser installations located throughout the University's estate. The contract period shall be an initial term of 2 years with two options to extend for periods of 1-year each (2+1+1).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549923
    Fire Hydrants & Dry Risers - Servicing, Maintenance, and Reactive Works - The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier for a contract covering servicing, maintenance, and reactive works of fire hydrants and dry riser installations located throughout the University's estate. The initial contract period is for 2 years from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The University has the option to extend for two periods of 1-year each, potentially taking the contract through to 28th February 2030 if all extensions are applied.

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