Tender

PS-25-229 - Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) System Service, Maintenance & Repair MTC

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has initiated a public procurement tender under the title "PS-25-229 - Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) System Service, Maintenance & Repair MTC," focusing on the services industry category. The procurement encompasses planned inspections, servicing, testing, certification, and emergency repairs of non-domestic sprinkler systems and related equipment. Located in Kilmarnock, this open procurement process invites electronic submissions and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include a submission deadline on 6th March 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the award period commencing on the same day. The contract period is 36 months, with possible extensions of two separate one-year terms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire suppression systems, particularly those certified under LPS 1048. Companies with strong quality and economic credentials are well-suited to compete, and the emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprise and social enterprise development aligns with opportunities for business growth. Successful bidders must demonstrate sound financial standing and hold requisite liability insurance. The contract also aims to deliver wider social benefits, such as targeted recruitment, training, and community engagement, thus providing a holistic opportunity for businesses to expand their services while contributing to regional socio-economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS-25-229 - Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) System Service, Maintenance & Repair MTC

Notice Description

The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, dry risers, gas suppression systems and cookerhood suppression systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, dry risers, gas suppression systems and cookerhood suppression systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

Renewal: 2No. Optional 1 year Extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548523
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

44482200 - Fire hydrants

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

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
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lesley Robertson
Contact Email
lesley.robertson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548523
    PS-25-229 - Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) System Service, Maintenance & Repair MTC - The nature of the works envisaged within this contract relates to both the planned inspection, servicing, testing & certification, and to emergency/reactive repairs of non-domestic sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, dry risers, gas suppression systems and cookerhood suppression systems. It is anticipated that the vast majority of work will be carried out during normal working hours.

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