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title: "THE PROVISION OF SMOKE ALARM MAINTENANCE AT HQ"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667a3"
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buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# THE PROVISION OF SMOKE ALARM MAINTENANCE AT HQ

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667a3

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has awarded a direct contract for the maintenance of smoke alarms at its headquarters, Newsham Court, Reading, under a closed protocol system. The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of alarm-monitoring services, was completed without competition due to the unique nature of the system. The contract with ADT Fire and Security PLC commenced on 28th April 2026, with a completion date set for 31st January 2027. The decision to continue with ADT was supported by an additional waiver that prevented the significant costs associated with replacing the system, which aligns with the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This procurement provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in fire and security services, particularly those adept at managing unique system protocols and offering cost-effective solutions without the need for system overhauls. Large-scale businesses or those looking to expand their service offerings around maintenance of specialised safety equipment are best suited for this type of contract. By bypassing competitive tendering, the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority facilitates opportunities for businesses to forge strong, ongoing partnerships through direct procurement methods.

## Notice

The Authority has requested for an additional waiver to continue the maintenance of the HQ fire system with ADT Fire and Security. A previous waiver of PS50,000 was approved for this purpose and has now been fully expended. The smoke alarm in HQ is a closed protocol system because of which the Authority will continue with utilising ADT Fire and Security. This additional waiver is required to cover the continuation of essential maintenance works with ADT Fire and Security until the end of the original approval period. Replacing the system to enable competitive procurement would incur an estimated additional cost of PS50,000, for which the Authority does not currently have an approved budget. Granting this additional waiver therefore represents the most cost-effective and operationally viable option, ensuring the continued safety and compliance of the HQ fire system without incurring significant replacement costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044138-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044138-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021991-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044138-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021991-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.adt.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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