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title: "CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce6b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CBC-1842-T-TS Fire Safety Services" was initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Shefford, United Kingdom. The contracting authority sought to procure services related to fire safety systems, encompassing installation, repair, and maintenance, under an open competitive procurement method. The award stage was completed with First Response Fire Safety UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The total contract value amounts to £495,000, with the main services delivery set in the UKH region. The contract period is from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with a potential extension up to 2031. The procurement process followed a structured set of dates including a standstill period ending on 26th May 2026 and a future signature deadline scheduled for 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety systems, installation, and maintenance to engage with a substantial public authority under a multi-year contract. Companies with experience in competitive procurement procedures and capable of delivering comprehensive fire safety services across regions like UKH will find this contract beneficial for business expansion. Additionally, the procurement method allows for a flexible approach, appealing to businesses equipped to handle complex service requirements under stringent public sector guidelines. Companies interested in similar opportunities should consider developing competencies in comprehensive service delivery, quality assurance, and understanding public procurement processes to increase their competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

Fire Safety Services Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st April 2026 Contract term: 3 years +1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044185-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £396,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST RESPONSE FIRE SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 07:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044185-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 06:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066101-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044185-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066101-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://firstresponsefire.co.uk/
- https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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