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title: "1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dce0"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# 1051: Life Safety Systems Maintenance

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dce0

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham invited tenders for the maintenance of life safety systems, which include essential services such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire suppression systems. This contract falls under the services category, specifically the repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, according to the CPV classification. The procurement method used is an open competitive tender, and the initial contract term is set for three years with the possibility of a three-year extension. The project's location is in the region coded as UKG3, encompassing significant areas around Birmingham. The tender process progressed through the award stage, with Midland Fire Security Services Limited being awarded the contract with a value of approximately £2,097,459. This contract was signed on 29th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in life safety systems and maintenance services. Companies that offer high-quality maintenance services for electrical and mechanical installations, especially those with experience in educational institutions, would find this contract aligned with their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could benefit as this project promises a continuation of service over multiple years, ensuring ongoing revenue with potential for long-term partnership. The open competitive process allows innovative service providers to showcase their ability to meet the demanding quality and maintenance standards set by notable institutions like Aston University.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020704-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,097,459 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## 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 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020704-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004211-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=aa9f9348-3be5-ef11-8134-005056b64545

## Provenance

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