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title: "250236 - Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm and Emergency Voice Communication Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e3d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# 250236 - Maintenance Services for Fire Alarm and Emergency Voice Communication Systems

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the maintenance services of fire alarm and emergency voice communication systems at Queen's University Belfast has culminated in the completion of the tender with Dalkia Scotshield Limited as the appointed supplier. The contracting process was initiated by Queen's University, a sub-central government public authority, under the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract involves both preventive and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with the BS 5839 standards. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with the possibility of extension by 24 months. The award, valued at £1,068,540 gross, signifies a strategic service agreement within the UK, specifically in Belfast.

The contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in fire alarm and emergency communication systems, particularly those with expertise in the Gent System integrator status—an essential requirement for the project. SMEs stand well-positioned to compete, as evidenced by the award to Dalkia Scotshield Limited. Businesses engaged in repair and maintenance services can leverage this contract to expand their service portfolio in the public sector, developing long-term relationships with reputable institutions like Queen's University. The tender's emphasis on quality aspects such as sustainable procurement and contingency arrangements underscores the university's commitment to excellence, offering competitive firms a platform to showcase their capabilities in these areas.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for fire alarm systems, and emergency voice communication systems to Queen's University Belfast (Queen's). The Supplier must ensure that all work in relation to all domestic / non-domestic fire alarm and detection systems, ancillary equipment (VESDA, hold open devices, access control, etc), and emergency voice communication systems is carried out in accordance with the current and relevant BS 5839 and manufacturer's instructions. As a minimum, the Supplier must hold Gent System integrator status for the design, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of Gent Fire Alarm products. This status must be maintained by the Supplier throughout the contract period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract shall be for 3 years with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053888-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-02-03 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,875,000 |
| Lots value | £1,875,000 |
| Awards value | £890,450 |
| 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 | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DALKIA SCOTSHIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053888-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025056-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053888-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025056-2026
  19th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017879-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dalkia.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/

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