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title: "Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University"
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# Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602a1

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## Summary

Cardiff University, as the contracting authority located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, undertook an open procurement process titled "Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University". This process supports the maintenance of fire alarm systems across the University’s campus, covering both residential and academic buildings. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase as of 16th June 2026, with notable contracts awarded to innovative companies ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The contract period commences on 1st August 2026, spanning up to 31st July 2029, with the potential for renewal options extending to 2031. This procurement falls under the services category, vital for safeguarding students, staff, and property, requiring reliable operational and maintenance services.

This tender provides numerous growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in fire alarm systems and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Innovative Fire & Security Limited and Protectorcomms Limited successfully secured portions of the contract, illustrating the openness of the competitive process for capable SMEs in this industry. Companies well-versed in providing high-quality, reliable service that meets stringent regulatory standards stand to gain significantly. As the procurement method was open, it presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of delivering cost-effective and high-standard solutions in the fire safety sector, supporting ongoing business expansion through public sector engagement.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Academic

Renewal: The contract(s) can be extended, dependent on supplier satisfactory performance at the convenience of the University

Residential Campus

Renewal: The contract(s) can be extended, dependent on supplier satisfactory performance at the convenience of the University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056411-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,861,111 |
| Lots value | £4,861,111 |
| Awards value | £3,456,601 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INNOVATIVE FIRE & SECURITY; PROTECTORCOMMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 07:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056411-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056411-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001793-2026
  9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
  To access documents and respond to CoP please use the above link. Please note the pricing response document will only be issued to down-selected suppliers

## Notice URLs

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

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