---
title: "MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - FIRE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - FIRE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2026-29

Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670c9

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## Summary

The Cairn Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process for a maintenance contract covering fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishers from 2026 to 2029. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment. The contract extends across thirty sites throughout Scotland, from the Borders to Angus. Initially active, the tender status later changed to cancelled. It adhered to the open procedure procurement method, covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement), reflecting a competitive approach. Key dates included the closing time originally set for 17th April 2026, subsequently extended to 28th April 2026 to accommodate Easter holidays and site visits. The deadline for tender submissions was scheduled for 12:00 on the closing date with bids opened at 12:30 the same day.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment maintenance services. With emphasis on technical competence, service delivery, operational procedures, and social responsibility, it presents a lucrative opportunity for companies adept in these areas. The procurement process offers a fair balance between quality and price criteria, making it suitable for businesses that can meet stringent quality standards while remaining cost-effective. Organisations with experience in large-scale maintenance contracts or those possessing robust operational infrastructure across Scotland would find this tender particularly fitting for tendering and growth opportunities. Despite the contract's cancellation, understanding this type of tender can prepare businesses for future similar opportunities initiated by the Cairn Housing Association or other housing and community service entities.

## Notice

Fire alarm, emergency lighting an fire extinguisher maintenance services to the thirty sites across Scotland listed in the Schedule of Assets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Maximum possible extension period = 24 months (3+1+1 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027492-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4GH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027492-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026825-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025971-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cairnha.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827206
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17262

## Provenance

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