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title: "Birmingham Women's Hospital Fire Alarm Install Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Birmingham Women's Hospital Fire Alarm Install Works

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Birmingham Women's Hospital Fire Alarm Install Works was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls under the industry category of works, specifically aimed at fire-alarm system installation. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the procurement method adopted was an open competition below threshold. The contract, awarded to Solid State Security, is active from 14th November 2025 to 30th September 2026, and involves comprehensive fire alarm system upgrades, integrating new technologies with existing infrastructure. This project was managed under the BSOL Procurement Collaborative, with significant emphasis on maintaining site safety throughout the works and ensuring comprehensive staff training upon completion. The legal basis was aligned with UK legislation 2023/54, and the procurement stage has progressed from the tendering phase to award and contract activation. Key solicitation dates included a tender submission deadline on 10th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in safety systems, fire alarm installations, and related technological solutions. The project is catered towards businesses capable of delivering comprehensive safety system upgrades and interfacing advanced technologies with existing systems. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate in the tendering process, indicating a competitive environment supportive of smaller and socially conscious enterprises. Firms adept in handling phased construction projects, guaranteeing site safety, and providing substantial staff training are well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities. This contract demonstrates the potential for collaboration with healthcare institutions, offering avenues for suppliers to establish a strong presence in the public sector, with a focus on technological integration and safety enhancement.

## Notice

The works include replacing and installing fire alarm control panels, repeater panels, and field devices, with cabling tested and replaced as needed. Linear heat detectors, visual/audible devices, and a fully integrated Drax graphical system will be added, interfacing with existing building systems. All works will be phased to maintain site safety, with full testing, certification, and staff training on completion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080360-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,500 |
| Lots value | £312,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £276,030 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLID STATE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 17:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080360-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 11:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049117-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080360-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049117-2025
  15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home
- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

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