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

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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20 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association, a central purchasing body in Edinburgh, is seeking contractors for a maintenance contract involving fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers across thirty sites in Scotland. The procurement follows an open procedure in the "Housing and community amenities" industry category. Interested parties must submit electronic submissions by 17 April 2026, with the award process starting shortly after on the same day. This active tender, identified by reference CHG03/26-03, promises a contract period of 1080 days with an option for a maximum extension of up to 24 months.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for service providers in fire safety maintenance, especially those with strengths in technical competence and competitive pricing. Suitable businesses are those well-versed in maintenance services and equipped to handle multi-site operations across Scotland. The procurement process welcomes electronic engagement, fostering efficiency and broad participation. Companies should ensure their staff meets the required qualifications to be successful in this bid. This opportunity aligns well for organisations eager to expand their operational footprint within the Scottish market.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

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=MAR552195
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

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
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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