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title: "Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a72a"
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buyer: "ULSTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services

Buyer: ULSTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a72a

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## Summary

Ulster University has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services and has decided to terminate the procedure as of 2 April 2026. The process, governed under Northern Irish devolved regulations, was initially set to engage a contractor for maintaining and repairing smoke ventilation systems across the university's buildings located in Coleraine, United Kingdom. The tender was part of an open procedure with a gross value of £1,385,066.46, aimed at ensuring fully operational systems throughout. Initially scheduled to end on 11 March 2026, the procurement's conditions of participation were not met, prompting a rethink and subsequent cancellation. Ulster University plans to retender these services shortly, encouraging relevant suppliers to participate in the new tender process in April 2026.

This procurement process offers a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in fire safety equipment and building maintenance. Given the focus on smoke ventilation systems, including installation and repair services, companies in the fire suppression and smoke-detection industries would find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. Ulster University's active engagement in preliminary market assessments also hints at openness to innovative service provisions, which could provide an advantage to businesses proposing new technologies or comprehensive maintenance solutions. Opportunities for continued business growth are supported by options for contract renewals, extending beyond the initial four-year period depending on performance reviews, making this tender attractive for forward-thinking service providers. Small to medium enterprises are encouraged to express interest once the new tender notice is published.

## Notice

Ulster University is seeking a contractor to maintain and repair the smoke ventilation systems in all premises and this contract will be designed to ensure this duty is fulfilled, and that fully functional and operational smoke ventilation systems are in place throughout. It will be the Service Provider's duty to carry out all maintenance as and when required and meet the compliances.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period (4 years), there are options to extend up to a further 48 months. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the University.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PME) and related 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 Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services 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_6178499.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030928-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-02-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,385,066 |
| Lots value | £1,385,066 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ULSTER UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus
- 39515110 - Smoke curtains
- 42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:08 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030928-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010422-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061854-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030928-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010422-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061854-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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