--- title: "Fire Alarms Systems Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ULSTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-06-26" --- # Fire Alarms Systems Maintenance Services Buyer: ULSTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0553e9.json) ## Summary Ulster University is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the maintenance of fire alarm systems and associated equipment, located at their Coleraine campus in Northern Ireland. This initiative involves the procurement of services in the 'Repair and Maintenance Services' category and covers all fire safety systems, including gaseous fire-extinguishing systems, PAVA systems, and very early smoke detection apparatus. A preliminary market engagement notice has been issued to gather information and express interest, with a deadline for responses set on 18th July 2025. This early stage is critical in shaping the University's strategy before formal tender opportunities are announced, expected to begin in February 2026 and continue through to February 2029. This procurement opportunity can be a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in fire safety systems, maintenance, and installation services. Companies with expertise in fire-detection systems, alarm installation, and the integration of modern safety systems will find this contract particularly suitable. Given the scale and scope, businesses with capacity in servicing and upgrading mature systems would be well-placed to compete. Additionally, the opportunity is covered by Northern Irish devolved regulations, and participating businesses should have the ability to operate under this framework. Engaging in this early consultation process could enhance future prospects once formal competitions open. ## Notice Ulster University is seeking to appoint a Service Provider that will provide maintenance, servicing and repair to all the fire alarm systems and associated equipment (including fire alarm network, UPSs and batteries for the PAVA systems) in accordance with the British Standards and Manufacturer's Maintenance Schedule. * Fire Alarm Systems. * Gaseous Fire-Extinguishing / Suppression Systems. * Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) Systems. * WINMAG alarm management system. * Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) Systems. Including costs for providing commissioning services for the following: * End of Life Device Replacements, - provide the decommissioning and disposal of existing end of life equipment and the installation, testing and commissioning of new replacement equipment. * New Installations - provide the installation, testing, and commissioning of a new item of equipment. The University would like to introduce maintenance, servicing and repair for the following: * Disabled Refuge Systems. * Disabled Toilet Alarm Systems. (including proving of toilet alarm system onto the Winmag system). ### Planning Information The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PME) and Request for Information (RFI) is to invite potential Service Providers to express an interest and provide information to assist with the procurement and development of a specification for Fire Alarms Maintenance at Ulster University. The procurement route, duration and type of contract(s) shall be determined following this preliminary market consultation and engagement with market participants. It is this which will inform the University’s strategy for this contract. It is important to note that this PME/RFI is not a call for competition, a pre-qualification questionnaire, part of any pre-qualification/selection process or a current tender opportunity. Potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a Tender Notice is published. This RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process, nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. The RFI Questionnaire can be accessed by registering with eTendersNI (www.etendersni.gov.uk) and searching for the relevant CfT_6013815. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ULSTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | COLERAINE | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT52 1SA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens | | Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | East Londonderry | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms - 31625100 - Fire-detection systems - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 33196200 - Devices for the disabled - 35111400 - Fire escape equipment - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 09:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035294-2025 26th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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