---
title: "Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a725"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a725

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council has concluded an award for upgrading fire alarm systems across 14 supported and sheltered housing schemes. This procurement falls under the works category, focusing on fire-alarm system installation and related engineering services. Located in Swindon, within the region of UKK14, this contract designated DFP Services Limited as the supplier, marking the award stage as complete as of 14 May 2026. The contract, commencing on 11 May 2026 and running until 10 November 2027, is administered under an open procurement method. The total contract value is noted as £1,753,538.38, highlighting a strategic investment in public safety infrastructure following the standards and regulations in place for such systems.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building safety systems, particularly those with expertise in fire-alarm installations and compliance with regulatory standards. While DFP Services Limited, an SME based in Durham, has been awarded the contract, the tender process that involved multiple submissions reflects the competitive landscape ideal for innovative firms looking to expand their footprint within public sector contracts. Businesses focusing on engineering design and installation services in mechanical and electrical fields could find similar opportunities arising in subsequent phases or similar tenders across the UK.

## Notice

Contract award notice for a contractor for Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes The contractor will be responsible for the end-to-end process of ensuring that fire alarm systems are correctly installed, configured, and operational in accordance with the requirements of this specification, industry standards and regulatory requirements to 14 supported and residential Housing schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 10 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | £2,200,000 |
| Awards value | £1,464,381 |
| Contracts value | £1,463,781 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044399-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021030-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 12:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072005-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061848-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044399-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021030-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072005-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061848-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dfpservices.co.uk
- http://www.swindon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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