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title: "Fire Safety Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a69b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Fire Safety Services

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a69b

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## Summary

Medway Council, located in Chatham, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for Fire Safety Services, aimed at ensuring compliance with all relevant safety legislation across its properties. Presented under the industry category of services, this contract signifies an open competition procurement method, and covers various services including fire alarm systems and safety consultancy. The procurement process culminated in awarding the contract to RGE Services Ltd on 20th March 2026, with the contract set to commence from 1st April 2026. The contract spans a period of three years with provisions for subsequent extensions up to seven years, reflecting a continued commitment to fire prevention and safety across council-managed premises in the region UKJ41.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety systems, installation of safety equipment, and health and safety consultancy services. The contract, valued at approximately £3.5 million, encourages participation from large enterprises, although significant competition from SMEs was observed during the bidding phase. Businesses with expertise in maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, fire prevention services, and installation services can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. The procurement process's open method invites diverse participation and provides growth avenues for firms adept in delivering high-quality and compliant fire safety solutions.

## Notice

Fire safety services and associated works that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties and compliance with all relevant legislation. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RGE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025665-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007050-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025665-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007050-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061651-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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