---
title: "DVH - Fire Watchers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-02-06"
---

# DVH - Fire Watchers

Buyer: DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc13

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## Summary

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking proposals for a "Fire Watchers" service to manage fire alarm activations across its entire site, which includes all departments and clinical wards at Darent Valley Hospital, located in Dartford, Kent (DA2 8DA). This tender, classified under "Patrol services" (CPV 79715000), is in the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. Key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 11 March 2025 at 12:00 PM and bid validity until 31 March 2025. The contract period is set for 720 days with no renewal options, and electronic and written submissions are accepted in English.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security and fire safety services to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a major NHS Trust. Companies adept in emergency response and facility management services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will play a critical role in ensuring rapid response and management during fire alarm activations, thereby enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of the hospital. The contact point for inquiries is John Hughes, who can be reached at +44 1322428100 or john.hughes5@nhs.net.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003903-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 8DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Bean & Village Park |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003903-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.dvh.nhs.uk
- https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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