--- title: "Service & Maintenance of Fire Alarms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Service & Maintenance of Fire Alarms Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b27a32e6-2978-4b22-9612-fa40f7f51413.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire New University is in the planning stage of procuring services for the maintenance of fire alarms across its various campuses, halls of residence, and conference centre. This tender falls under the CPV classification of Fire-alarm systems and is set to begin its contract period on 1st August 2025, extending potentially until 31st July 2028, subject to performance reviews. The open procurement procedure is suitable for SMEs and will award a contract valued between £70,000 and £90,000, excluding VAT. The buying organisation is based in High Wycombe, and interested parties were originally expected to express interest by 31st March 2025. There is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire-alarm systems to secure a long-term service contract with a reputable educational institution. The tender requires a minimum of four service visits per year per site, allowing firms with a strong service network and expertise in fire safety systems to showcase their capabilities. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an ideal opportunity for growing companies looking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector. ## Notice ** UPDATE: THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CLOSED AS AN ALTERNATIVE PROCUREMENT ROUTE WAS CHOSEN.** Buckinghamshire New University will be tendering the service contract for the maintenance of fire alarms across it's campuses, halls of residence & conference centre. The University will require a minimum of 4 (four) service visits per year per site. The successful contractor will be invited to enter a contract for an initial 3 (three) year period beginning on 1st August 2025 with the option of an extension for a further period of up to 2 (two) years at yearly intervals subject to review of the continued successful performance of the contract. The decision of whether to take up the extension option will be at the absolute discretion of the University. The estimated total value of the contract over its duration (including the extension option if this is taken) is PS70,000 - PS90,000 excluding VAT. Suppliers who would like to take part in this tender process are invited to express interest here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP11 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Wycombe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 16:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 18 Mar 2025 at 15:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 18 Mar 2025 at 15:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 18 Mar 2025 at 15:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 21 Feb 2025 at 14:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 - 20 Feb 2025 at 16:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88c0aa8-f00e-4052-b3f5-4a54dcff2cca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6706105-5fa2-4aff-a7e3-b5fdcf83a7f1 17th July 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88c0aa8-f00e-4052-b3f5-4a54dcff2cca 20th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni/aspx/Home - https://www.bucks.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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