---
title: "Fire detection and Alarm System Testing and Maintenance (SFT-AT-166)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050956"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# Fire detection and Alarm System Testing and Maintenance (SFT-AT-166)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050956

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust involved an open procedure for the testing and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems across multiple sites, including Musgrove Park Hospital. This contract falls under the services category, specifically dealing with repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery. Located in Taunton, within the South West England region, the contract commencement date is set for 1 August 2025, with an expected completion by 31 July 2027, and a potential one-year renewal clause. The most recent stage was the awarding of the contract to Brunel Security Ltd on 30 June 2025, with the signed contract value being £72,000 excluding VAT.

This procurement presents notable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in building management or related maintenance services. Large and well-established businesses, particularly those with expertise in fire safety systems, are ideally positioned to benefit from engaging in such projects. The procurement method's open nature indicates a competitive process, allowing a diversified range of suppliers, including SMEs, the chance to compete. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within the healthcare facilities management sector.

## Notice

Fire Detection and Fire Alarm system testing maintenance at various Somerset NHS Foundation Trust sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036241-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| Contracts value | £72,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUNEL SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036241-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033475-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017670-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036241-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033475-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017670-2025
  29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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