--- title: "Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067003" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067003" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067003.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067003.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-04-07" --- # Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067003 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067003) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067003.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has launched an open tender for the "Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board". This procurement focuses on annual and six-monthly servicing of firefighting equipment within healthcare premises, which is essential for safety and compliance with standards such as HTM 05-02 Firecode and BS 9999. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender submission deadline set for 4th May 2026, followed by an award period ending on 2nd November 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £372,000, with the procurement governed under 2023/54 of UK legislation. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in the repair and maintenance services sector, specifically for firefighting and safety equipment. Given the complexity and critical nature of healthcare settings, businesses that specialise in regulatory compliance and efficient service delivery are well-suited to bid. The open procedure allows numerous qualified suppliers to participate, fostering competitive offers and enhancing market engagement. Successful contractors will not only benefit financially but also gain a reputable partnership with NHS Wales, contributing to safer healthcare environments. ## Notice The scope of the work will be to carry out annual servicing and six-monthly inspections of firefighting equipment throughout Cardiff & Vale University Health Board sites. Due to the complex nature of Healthcare premises it is imperative that firefighting equipment is maintained. This equipment can play a vital part in preventing the spread of fire and therefore reduce the risks to life and/or property. The purpose of Fire Fighting equipment maintenance is to ensure the equipment will function correctly in the event that it is needed. Any faults with the equipment will be identified and rectified quickly, safely and efficiently via a well-run maintenance contract. Goods and services provided under this contract will be in accordance with the following standards: - HTM 05-02 Firecode - BS 5306 Part 1 - BS EN 671-3 - BS 9999 Fire Hydrant & Dry Riser Inspection & Servicing - 6 Monthly & Annual Fire Hose Inspection & Servicing - Annual Servicing & Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment - Annual ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 2 years to be taken in annual tranches at the sole discretion of the Health Board (+1+1) ### Planning Information Please note, the tender opportunity has not been posted yet, this is a Pre-Market Engagement Notice to make the market aware we will be going out to tender on the 30th March 2026. If you require any further information regarding this notice please contact the contract manager. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031599-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £310,000 | | Lots value | £310,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031599-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 10:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025618-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031599-2026 7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025618-2026 20th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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