--- title: "CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-17" --- # CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-411b919e-209b-49a3-b46a-cb9b3d539d9d.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for "CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services," focusing on services related to fire-alarm systems, fire-extinguishers installation, and fire-prevention services. This open procedure, last published on 17th October 2025, is at the tender stage with a deadline of 17th November 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will last for three years, with possible extensions of +1+1 years. The services are intended for delivery across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. This procurement is an open opportunity, inviting tenders via the In-tend electronic system. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety and related services to expand and diversify their portfolios. Companies specialising in fire-alarm and detection systems, fire-extinguisher installation, and maintenance of firefighting equipment are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract's scope and location offer a chance to enhance business presence, particularly for firms already in the safety services industry. The open nature of the procurement method enhances competitiveness, allowing for a wide range of service providers to partake in the bidding. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, all compliant businesses are encouraged to participate and harness the potential for long-term service provision. ## Notice Fire Safety Services Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 years +1+1 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd52902d-b46f-4d93-8059-8c318edbe362 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 31625100 - Fire-detection systems - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work - 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 06:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd52902d-b46f-4d93-8059-8c318edbe362 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd52902d-b46f-4d93-8059-8c318edbe362 17th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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