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title: "715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060734"
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# 715109450-A - DM00186: Maintenance and Repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060734

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, based in Bristol, UK, involves the maintenance and repair of Guardian Fire Detection Equipment. The contract, identified as "715109450-A - DM00186," is related to the defence and security industry. The tender was directly awarded to FIRE ALARM FABRICATION SERVICES LIMITED due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and their exclusive technical expertise. The procurement, classified under a special regime for defence security, involves services delivery primarily occurring in the regions of UKM and UKK, with the contract period running from 20th March 2026 to 31st March 2030. The award process is currently pending acceptance with a completion status marked complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fire-detection and protection industry, specifically those experienced in installation and maintenance services. While the selection was limited to a single supplier due to the specialised nature of the work, businesses looking to partner or subcontract with FIRE ALARM FABRICATION SERVICES LIMITED may find potential growth avenues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a background in fire-safety systems, installation services, or those qualified under defence contracts would be particularly well-suited for collaboration or future opportunities in similar contractual agreements.

## Notice

Defence Munitions ('the Authority') requires the Contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for the Guardian Fire Detection systems installed at Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport and DM Beith.

### Procurement Information

FAFs are the OEM and IP holders for the equipment and are the only contractor with the technical knowledge to maintain the equipment installed at DM sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003715-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRE ALARM FABRICATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 44482000 - Fire-protection devices
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003715-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003715-2026
  16th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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