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title: "Refuge Communication System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f078"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WESTON COLLEGE"
published: "2025-12-11"
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# Refuge Communication System

Buyer: WESTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f078

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## Summary

Weston College is inviting tenders for the servicing, repair, and maintenance of Refuge Communication Systems across its campuses, situated in the Weston-super-Mare locality, region UKK12 in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, focusing on communications system maintenance services, and complies with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 16th January 2026 at midday. Interested suppliers must submit a completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) via email to the designated Weston College address. The procurement process follows an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold contracts, and is managed as an open tender stage. Priority is given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) under reserved participation conditions, with the contract set to commence on 2nd March 2026 for a duration of two years with an option for renewal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in communications system maintenance, especially those familiar with systems like Complus Teltronic and Sovereign Fire and Security, amongst others, as listed in the tender description. The contract's nature provides a substantial opportunity for companies to establish a relationship with a reputable educational institution. The specific emphasis on quality aspects such as innovation, service detail, and business continuity presents a compelling canvas for businesses that excel in delivering high-added value services. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in emergency systems and compliance with safety standards, such as BS5839-9, are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their capabilities to secure and maintain long-term engagement through potential contract renewals beyond the initial period.

## Notice

Weston College is seeking tenders for the servicing, repair and maintenance of Refuge Communications Systems across its estate. These systems are critical for emergency evacuation and compliance with BS5839-9. The contract will cover five main system types: Complus Teltronic, Sovereign Fire and Security, Cooper VoCALL, EVCS Compact, and Pentech Electronics Ltd Model Series 6000. These communications systems are based across the Weston College Estate Campuses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial period of the contract will be 2 years + 1 year, to be reviewed prior to the end of the initial period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081899-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081899-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 10:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080485-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081899-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080485-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8809

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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