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title: "APX003 Fire Alarm Servicing Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058465"
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buyer: "APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# APX003 Fire Alarm Servicing Contract

Buyer: APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058465

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## Summary

Apex Housing Association, a sub-central government public authority located in Londonderry, United Kingdom, facilitated a tender process for a Fire Alarm Servicing Contract across its various residential properties. This procurement, under the selective competitive procedure, covered services in repairing, maintaining, and installing fire protection, alarm and security system components. The association required capable contractors to carry out periodic servicing and minor repairs in accordance with applicable standards and legislation. This award was completed on 3rd April 2026, granting a contract period from 11th March 2026 to 11th January 2028, with an optional renewal of twelve months. Dalkia Scotshield Limited, an SME based in Glasgow, was identified as the supplier within the service category, under a contract valued at £685,000 gross. The awarded contract underscores the need for maintaining system functionality and ensuring statutory compliance across multiple sites.

The tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in fire alarm and security system servicing. Companies with expertise in electrical and mechanical building installations, fire protection equipment, and security materials repair and maintenance are well-positioned to enter such contracts. The selective nature of the procurement method emphasises the importance of demonstrating high-quality service delivery and resource management, which can enhance reputation and potentially lead to future contracts. SMEs like Dalkia Scotshield Limited, standing out due to their technical proficiency and competitive pricing, are optimal contenders in this realm, particularly in meeting the service standards set by organisations such as Apex Housing Association. Opportunities for long-term engagement through contract extensions further bolster regional business stability and growth.

## Notice

Apex Housing Association (the Client) manages a wide portfolio of buildings including general needs housing, supported living schemes, and sheltered housing developments across multiple locations. These buildings typically include communal areas, individual dwellings, staff areas, offices, and plant rooms. The alarm and security installations across the sites include the following, Fire alarm Warden/Nurse Call Access Control Automated Doors Intruder alarm CCTV Personal Attack Alarm Disabled Refuge The installations include both landlord and domestic systems and are of varying ages, manufacturers, and configurations. Fire alarm systems in Apex properties include a mix of conventional, addressable, domestic-type interlinked alarms, and hybrid systems. Some properties include multiple systems installed in different parts of the building. Systems may be integrated with ancillary services such as door access, AOV / smoke ventilation, warden call, passenger lifts, or staff call alarms. The Client requires a competent and experienced fire alarm maintenance Contractor to carry out periodic servicing, inspection, testing, and minor repairs of all alarm and security systems as listed within these documents. This shall be carried out in accordance with applicable standards, legislation and manufacturers' guidance to ensure continued functionality, reliability and statutory compliance of each system. The appointed Contractor shall provide a full programmed maintenance regime covering all equipment forming part of the alarm and security systems. Maintenance shall include all system components

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031204-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £243,066 |
| Contracts value | £685,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDONDERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 6HL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | City Walls |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DALKIA SCOTSHIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031204-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 16:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081693-2025
- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047350-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031204-2026
  3rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081693-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047350-2025
  8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dalkia.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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