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title: "1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance"
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# 1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e32943-3969-4859-bb31-59e77e38fe82

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham is engaging in a public procurement process for the maintenance of Life Safety Systems, classified under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. The process utilised an open competitive tender method and has progressed to the award stage as of 13th May 2025. Key contract dates include a start on 1st August 2025 and conclusion on 31st July 2031, encompassing an initial three-year term with an optional three-year extension. Although the tender phase concluded on 14th March 2025, the procurement was valued at approximately £2,097,459.30. The services are intended for multiple locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in life safety systems, fire alarms, and emergency lighting maintenance. Given the extended contract period and substantial contract value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, although the award has been made to Midland Fire Security Services Limited. The open procedure approach ensures fair competition, allowing adept businesses in related fields to potentially secure future extensions or similar contracts. Such engagements will not only foster business expansion but also fortify expertise within the essential sectors of building safety and compliance.

## Notice

Aston University ("Aston" or "the University") is inviting Tenders for the provision of Life Safety Systems Maintenance via an Open Competitive Tender. The term 'Life Safety system(s)' is deemed to include the following assets and their associated networks: * Fire alarms * Disabled refuge systems * Hard of hearing fire warning pagers systems * Emergency lighting * Fire hydrants * Fire barriers * Fire dampers * Fire suppressors The University proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 3 years. The option to extend will be exercised at the sole discretion of Aston University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070cec5-e854-459a-98e5-faa84ca89b6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,097,459 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,097,459 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLAND FIRE SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070cec5-e854-459a-98e5-faa84ca89b6f
- 7 Feb 2025 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d0f65b-50e6-4739-87d6-14b894978ce2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070cec5-e854-459a-98e5-faa84ca89b6f
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d0f65b-50e6-4739-87d6-14b894978ce2
  7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aa9f9348-3be5-ef11-8134-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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