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title: "Provision of Fire Alarm and Gas/Water supression systems"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Provision of Fire Alarm and Gas/Water supression systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce76ab3b-6c23-4dc7-b162-2583f75804fc

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Fire Alarm and Gas/Water Suppression Systems" through an open procurement method, with a bid submission deadline set for 17th January 2020. This tender is classified under repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations, with the contract period commencing on 10th February 2020 and concluding on 31st January 2023. The University is located in Lancaster, North West, United Kingdom, and aims to ensure its 75 fire alarm installations are maintained in accordance with the industry best practice BS5839-1.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in fire safety management and electrical maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in regular maintenance visits and rapid response to faults will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, which not only involves systematic oversight but also provides a reliable source of ongoing work over the three-year contract period.

## Notice

The University requires a contractor to undertake the fire alarm maintenance service in accordance with industry best practice BS5839-1 which is to include 2 visits per year. The contractor will be responsible for the provision of maintaining 75 fire alarm installations across the University Campuses and providing a call out response to faults. 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/f469dd10-bfd9-43a3-b2ff-cc79a46cd1bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 3JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Bowerham |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f469dd10-bfd9-43a3-b2ff-cc79a46cd1bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f469dd10-bfd9-43a3-b2ff-cc79a46cd1bb
  11th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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