---
title: "UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06563b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06563b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Worcester focuses on the "UOW979 - 2025/26 - Portable Fire Equipment, Service & Maintenance." This contract falls under the category of services and covers the maintenance and servicing of portable fire equipment, including fire extinguishers and fire blankets, across the University's estate. The procurement method used was an open, below-threshold competition, and the process has successfully moved through its stages, now reaching the award stage. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 26th May 2026 and the contract period beginning on 1st June 2026, extending up until 31st May 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2031. The University is based in Worcester, United Kingdom, within the UKG12 region.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and maintenance industry. With a focus on both service provision and the supply of equipment, businesses that specialise in routine maintenance and quality supply of firefighting equipment would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The tender process was competitive, attracting interest from multiple parties, and ultimately awarded to Walker Fire UK Ltd, an SME based in Preston. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through stable, long-term partnerships with public institutions, providing a steady stream of revenue and enhancing the company's profile in the market.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to provide routine service and maintenance of all portable fire equipment across the University of Worcester Estate to include Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets. In addition, the University has identified a list of commonly purchased items that may also be required as part of the contract. The contract will be split into 2 lots to cover these requirements, and the University has the right to award these as two separate contracts, and to more than one contractor if so required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Portable Fire Equipment Service & Maintenance

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

Lot 2 - Supply of Portable Fire Equipment

Renewal: 3 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048938-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | £17,821 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALKER FIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048938-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014394-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048938-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014394-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/
  University's In-Tend Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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