---
title: "Autronica Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (Maintenance of closed operation)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-02-18"
---

# Autronica Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (Maintenance of closed operation)

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b8

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on the Hywel Dda University Health Board's contract for the maintenance of Autronica Fire Alarm and Detection Systems at Withybush General Hospital in Carmarthen, Wales. This project falls under the "services" category, specifically repair and maintenance services. Managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, the procurement follows a direct method due to its below-threshold value, bypassing competition requirements. The award phase has been completed, and the contract commenced on 1st January 2026, extending until 31st December 2028. The contracting authority adheres to both central government and Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for firms specialising in niche fire alarm systems with expertise in closed protocol operations. Given the unique nature of the Autronica system, businesses possessing specific knowledge in its software maintenance can leverage their exclusive capabilities to secure contracts. Large-scale entities, particularly those experienced in servicing equipment distributed from overseas manufacturers like Norway, can position themselves as ideal candidates in such specialised fields, offering targeted expertise vital for fulfilling contract requirements.

## Notice

Award for the maintenance of Autronica Fire Alarm system that is unique to the Withybush General Hospital locality. The system which is manufactured in Norway is distributed and maintained by only one UK company, namely who are the only holders of the required software expertise to maintain the system. Closed protocol system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014776-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,215 |
| Contracts value | £108,420 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014776-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075767-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014776-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075767-2025
  20th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.fsc-autronica.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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