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title: "Columbine Building - Optical beam smoke detection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06655a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Columbine Building - Optical beam smoke detection

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06655a

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by the Isle of Wight Council, involved the award of a contract for optical beam smoke detection in the Columbine Building located in Newport, United Kingdom. Categorised under construction work, this procurement aimed to enhance fire safety with early smoke detection systems. The process reached the award stage by 9th March 2026, with significant work carried out between 2nd March and 20th March 2026. The direct procurement method was used, which fell below the competitive threshold, ensuring swift completion of this essential upgrade. The award was successfully granted to Wessex Fire and Security, highlighting the council's commitment to public safety enhancements.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment and installation services. Companies offering innovative fire detection solutions are likely to benefit from such contracts, particularly SMEs like Wessex Fire and Security, which has proven expertise in this field. With increasing public authority investments in safety infrastructure, businesses within the construction and fire prevention industries can leverage these opportunities to expand their portfolios and enhance their market reputation by contributing to projects enhancing public safety.

## Notice

The Columbine has already undergone significant upgrades to its fire detection systems, based on recommendations set out in a fire strategy for the building. However a remaining element of the works is the fitting of an optical beam smoke detection to enable early detection in the main hanger.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,804 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX FIRE AND SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020889-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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