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MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - FIRE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2026-29

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association in Edinburgh initiated a procurement process for a maintenance contract covering fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers, scheduled for the period 2026 to 2029. The contract encompasses services to thirty sites across mainland Scotland, extending from the Borders to Angus. The procurement followed an open procedure, with a focus on services categorized under housing and community amenities. Although this contract was initially active, it was eventually cancelled, as noted in the most recent update. Key dates included an amendment to accommodate Easter holidays and site visits, changing the tender submission deadline to 28th April 2026.

Despite its cancellation, such tenders present lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in fire safety services, particularly those with technical competence and compliance. The Cairn Housing Association, acting as a central purchasing body, indicated a preference for electronic submissions, showcasing modern procurement practices. Vendors with a strong track record in safety system maintenance across geographical locations and adept at managing extensive asset sites would find such contracts aligned with their business capabilities, potentially leading to further growth and diversifications within the field of community amenities. Furthermore, contracts fostering electronic invoicing and payment could enhance operational efficiencies for tech-savvy businesses.

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Notice Title

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - FIRE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2026-29

Notice Description

Fire alarm, emergency lighting an fire extinguisher maintenance services to the thirty sites across Scotland listed in the Schedule of Assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Maximum possible extension period = 24 months (3+1+1 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552515
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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