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title: "DVH - Fire Watchers"
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buyer: "DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-02-06"
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# DVH - Fire Watchers

Buyer: DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fd5a044-4748-4b56-a84a-16406be946b3

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## Summary

Dartford & GRAVESHAM NHS Trust has announced a tender titled "DVH - Fire Watchers" under the industry category of "Patrol services" (CPV: 79715000). This open procedure tender seeks to procure Fire Waking Watch services, ensuring 24/7 coverage across the Trust's site in Dartford, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 6th February 2025, with the submission deadline set for 11th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2027, with an estimated value between £850,000 and £1,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in patrol and watch services, particularly those capable of providing reliable, round-the-clock coverage. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is managed through an open procedure, making it accessible for numerous vendors to compete. This can potentially lead to business growth through long-term contracts with a reputable NHS Trust, fostering stability and operational expansion within the public sector. Interested parties must register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal to ensure consideration.

## Notice

The Trust currently has a requirement for a Fire Waking Watch. The purpose of the Fire Waking Watch Team is to assist the Trust across the whole site and all departments or clinical wards to investigate, evacuate and manage the area if required, in the event of an Fire Alarm activation. There are multiple fire points across the Trust premises. The requirement is to be supplied 365 days / 24 hrs per day Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07be77c1-10c8-4096-8997-8bf13ce19313 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DARTFORD & GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07be77c1-10c8-4096-8997-8bf13ce19313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07be77c1-10c8-4096-8997-8bf13ce19313
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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