---
title: "Testing of fire alarms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Testing of fire alarms

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648d1

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Testing of fire alarms" project, which falls under the services industry category. The project involves testing bespoke fire alarm systems across various sites in the UKE41 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract stage transitioned to active as of 5th February 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The entire contract is valued at £138,000 gross, with ROSSE SYSTEMS LIMITED being the awarded supplier, a small-sized enterprise based in Shipley. The relevant legal framework guiding this procurement is the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in fire alarm systems and safety equipment testing. Such firms can benefit from showcasing their expertise in delivering critical safety services to public authorities like the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Participating businesses can expand their portfolio by working on high-visibility projects within the public sector and establish long-term partnerships. The procurement method, which bypasses competitive bidding in this instance, creates a specific niche for SMEs capable of offering specialised services directly to governmental bodies.

## Notice

Testing of fire alarms - bespoke systems across various sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010444-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| Contracts value | £115,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROSSE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010444-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010439-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010437-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010444-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010439-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010437-2026
  5th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rosse-systems.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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