Award

Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract

SOUTHSIDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southside Housing Association Ltd involved the contracting for a "Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract" aimed at servicing and maintaining fire safety systems in residential properties in Glasgow South. This process falls under the category of housing and community amenities. Conducted via an open procedure, this service-focused tender saw an award to VWS Limited, marking the completion of the contract phase on 28 May 2026. The procurement included a three-year agreement with no renewal options, underpinned by quality and price as award criteria, with a 60%-40% weightage respectively.

This contract presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety systems maintenance, including SMEs capable of performing inspections, testing, and repairs under the compliance of relevant fire safety regulations. Suitable businesses could enhance their portfolios and strengthen local ties by working with public housing sectors and potentially form strategic partnerships. The procurement method's open nature, electronic submissions, and consideration of community benefits further encourage increased participation from diverse suppliers in the region, fostering competition and driving service innovation.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Systems Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

The works comprise Fire Safety Systems servicing and reactive maintenance to the installations within low, medium and high rise residential properties

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the Association's intention to enter into a three Year Contract with a suitable contractor to carry out inspections, testing, maintenance and repairs of fire warning, evacuation and firefighting equipment in accordance with Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The services required will include the maintenance of the following: - Fire alarm and detection systems - Smoke extract systems - Sprinkler systems - Dry risers - Emergency lighting - Hand held extinguishers and fire blankets. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for any variable period up to a maximum of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557210
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,269 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 2028 and 2030 dependent on options being taken up.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHSIDE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 4EB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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