Tender

Fire Suppression Systems - Inspection, Servicing, Repairs & Call Outs

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is initiating a procurement process to manage the inspection, servicing, repairs, and call-outs for fire suppression systems within business units and associated buildings in the Highland region. The contracting process, identified under ID JAN547943, is at the tender stage and is an active, open procedure inviting electronic submissions until 26th February 2026. This tender falls under the category of 'General public services' within the broader 'services' industry, specifically classified under CPV codes 35111500 and 44115500. The contract, overseen by Rebekah Campbell at The Highland Council, is expected to commence its award period immediately after the tender deadline, with an intended contract duration of 1,080 days, with an option to extend by up to 36 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services of fire suppression systems. Companies with expertise in adhering to EU/BS standards and statutory legislative authority will find this tender particularly rewarding. Furthermore, the Highland Council’s emphasis on sustainability and community benefits hints at potential for businesses willing to integrate social value into their service offerings. As such, the procurement encourages participation from businesses that can propose voluntary community benefits, potentially enhancing their community engagement strategies while securing new business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fire Suppression Systems - Inspection, Servicing, Repairs & Call Outs

Notice Description

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Repairs & Call Outs to Fire Suppression Systems. The Fire Suppression Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, repairs & maintenance regime to exist to ensure that all existing or newly installed Fire Suppression Systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Repairs & Call Outs to Fire Suppression Systems. The Fire Suppression Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, repairs & maintenance regime to exist to ensure that all existing or newly installed Fire Suppression Systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend the contract by up to 36 months at the discretion of the CA. Following the expiry of the initial contract period and any extension it is anticipated that this contract will be re-tendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821345
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547943
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Recurring procurement expected following the expiry of the initial contract period and any subsequent extension as agreed with the CA.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebekah Campbell
Contact Email
property.contracts@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702926

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547943
    Fire Suppression Systems - Inspection, Servicing, Repairs & Call Outs - This contract shall encompass the Inspection, Servicing, Repairs & Call Outs to Fire Suppression Systems. The Fire Suppression Systems are installed within Business Units and their associated buildings owned by The Highland Council within the Highland Council geographical area. The contract shall provide for a suitable servicing, repairs & maintenance regime to exist to ensure that all existing or newly installed Fire Suppression Systems operate correctly and safely, in accordance with manufacturer's printed maintenance instruction and in compliance with applicable statutory legislative authority, EU/BS standards and other relevant guidance/reference literature.

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