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title: "Fire Systems - Servicing and Reactive Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050379"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
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# Fire Systems - Servicing and Reactive Repairs

Buyer: TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050379

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by Trust Housing Association Ltd for the "Fire Systems - Servicing and Reactive Repairs" contract. It involves cyclical annual maintenance and reactive repairs services for firefighting equipment, complying with health and safety requirements and British standards. Trust Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, UK, serves as the central purchasing body. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment across various locations in Scotland, including the Highlands and Outer Hebrides. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender process initiated in April 2025 and the contract awarded in August 2025 to VWS Limited for a value of GBP 700,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in fire protection equipment maintenance and installation, particularly those certified in various BAFE schemes. Companies with a suitable business scale, specifically those with an average turnover of GBP 1,000,000 over the last three financial years, are well-positioned to compete. The contract spans two years with potential extensions, allowing successful bidders to expand their service offerings and enhance their business credentials within the public sector. Notably, electronic submissions were encouraged, reflecting the progressive nature of the procurement method and offering convenience for SMEs seeking to streamline their tendering processes.

## Notice

To comply with health and safety requirements and British standards, Trust wishes to employ a suitable contractor to provide cyclical annual maintenance, as well as a reactive repairs service, to fire systems and associated equipment. The equipment comprises fire alarm and detector systems, emergency lighting systems, smoke ventilation systems, sprinkler systems and dry risers. The equipment is predominately located at sheltered & retirement housing developments throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Outer Hebrides. There is also a number of general needs & mid-market sites that are unstaffed. Trust Housing also have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Wishaw which will be part of the servicing regime. An overview of the type of equipment including makes and models at each development location in included within Appendix D - Pricing Schedule. A full overview of the scope of works, including the updating of the asset register and reporting requirements, is provided in the attached Appendix H - Specification of Requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender exercise with Minimum Requirements. Please see Invitation to Tender, Section 2 - Evaluation Criteria for more information.

Renewal: The contract is available for up to two additional extension periods, each of one year. Availability will be subject to satisfactory contract performance, the continued contract requirements, and subsequent offer and acceptance. The total maximum contract term available is 4 years (2+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048884-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRUST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048884-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015343-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 09:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021138-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.trustha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796497
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11262

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