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title: "Fire Alarm Maintenance at Cardiff University"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-30"
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# Fire Alarm Maintenance at Cardiff University

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6d1

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## Summary

Cardiff University is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for maintaining fire alarm systems across its campus, which is situated in Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment services. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and will potentially extend until 31st March 2031. Important upcoming dates include the future notice date, which is set for 11th November 2025. The total estimated contract value is £3,679,479, improving safety by ensuring the functionality of fire alarms in both residential and academic buildings.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in fire alarm maintenance and repair, building services, or safety equipment. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have capabilities in these areas are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is suited for businesses of their scale. The maintenance and servicing of vital safety infrastructure at a major university offer substantial business growth potential through long-term service contracts. Staying ahead of the future notice release and planning engagement with Cardiff University could be beneficial for businesses looking to expand their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The requirement is for the maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University campus, covering both residential and academic/professional services buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property.

### Planning Information

Desktop and telephone search for relevant companies to establish scope of market, undertaken locally and nationally

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069610-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,262,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3AT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 71315000 - Building services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 09:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069610-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069610-2025
  30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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