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title: "Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a1d"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a1d

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## Summary

The University of Chester, operating as a sub-central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment." This opportunity is targeted at the services industry, specifically focusing on fire safety equipment such as burglar and fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and firefighting equipment maintenance. The project location is Chester, UK, and the procurement is being conducted using the open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline set for 4th June 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 19th June 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 7th July 2026 with an initial term ending 31st July 2029, and includes potential renewals subject to performance and requirements, extending up to 31st July 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in the installation and servicing of alarms and fire safety equipment. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an estimated contract value of £4.5 million, and a combination of technical and cost criteria each equally weighted at 50%, this competitive tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses to expand their service footprint and establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution such as the University of Chester.

## Notice

This is now the Invitation to Tender stage following the Market Engagement stage. University of Chester is inviting tenders via the open procedure for the Provision of Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment throughout the University. It is planned to award one contract for the co-ordination, management, administration and completion of these works along with the potential for subsequent Remedial / Recommended Works. Full details are outlined in the 5 specification documents, tender documents and additional information documents available via the University's In-Tend portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years (1 + 1 years) subject to satisfactory performance and University requirements

### Planning Information

For information and interest at this stage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040678-2026 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040678-2026
- 23 Apr 2026 at 16:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037306-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040678-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037306-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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