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title: "Management of Fire & Life Safety Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e39c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Management of Fire & Life Safety Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e39c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the management of Fire & Life Safety Systems at the University of Derby has reached the award stage. The contract awarded is titled "Management of Fire & Life Safety Systems" under the goods category and involves overseeing the university's fire detection and alarm systems. Situated at Kedleston Road, Derby, the University of Derby acts as the buying organisation. Commencing on 1 May 2026 and expected to end on 30 April 2029, with possible extensions until 2031, this selective procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure. Global Fire Systems Limited has been identified as the supplier for this contract, marked with a gross value of £2,750,000, showcasing significant business interests. The standstill period ends on 9 April 2026, with the final contract signature scheduled for 30 April 2026.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for businesses involved in fire safety systems. As the contract demands the management, maintenance, and potential end-of-life replacement of fire and life safety systems, companies specialising in fire detection and alarm systems can notably benefit. SMEs like Global Fire Systems Limited are particularly suited to compete, as seen in their successful progression through the tender process. The procurement strategy involved a two-stage tender process, allowing SMEs to demonstrate capability in accordance with stringent technical and health safety criteria. This setup not only supports business expansion but also ensures the delivery of high-quality fire safety services critical for large institutions like the University of Derby.

## Notice

Management of the University of Derby Fire & Life Safety Systems, in accordance with the Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be issued on the basis of a 3 + 1 + 1, with each 1 year extension options being taken up, subject to ongoing supplier performance review. The University of Derby reserves the right to grant both 1 year extensions in a single act (i.e. a 2 year extension) should performance by the contractor, be of a sufficient standard to allow this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | £2,750,000 |
| Awards value | £2,750,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL FIRE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028750-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074896-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028750-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074896-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- http://www.globalfireandsecurity.co.uk
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/AlltendersmustbesubmittedwithintheUniversityofDerbyprocurementplatform,bythedateandtimelaidoutabove.Accesstoregisterforthistenderisself-serviceviathewebsitelinkabove,andfreetoaccess.ForExistingsupplier,orthosepreviouslyregisteredasasuppliertotheUniversityofDerby,pleaseusethebelowguidestosupportyouinaccessingthesystem:https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/WhereyouhavenotpreviouslyregisteredasasuppliertotheUniversityofDerby,pleaseusetheguidesavailablewithinthelinkbelowtoregisterforthisopportunity:https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/existing-suppliers/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/prospective-suppliers/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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