--- title: "Portable Misting Systems - Maintenance, Monitoring, Removals and Installation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DERBY HOMES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Portable Misting Systems - Maintenance, Monitoring, Removals and Installation Buyer: DERBY HOMES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a92d.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Derby Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, involves the planning stage for a tender titled "Portable Misting Systems - Maintenance, Monitoring, Removals and Installation". Located in Derby, this tender falls under the industry categories of sprinkler systems and repair and maintenance services. Derby Homes is seeking a provider to manage and maintain Portable Misting Systems primarily used to ensure the safety of vulnerable tenants. The procurement process involves a preliminary market engagement, with a deadline for interested suppliers set on 26 June 2026. The contract, expected to commence on 2 September 2026, and may be renewed, will span over a two-year period with a potential extension up to 2031. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and safety systems sectors, particularly those that can service and monitor misting systems to required standards. Suppliers with expertise in fire safety equipment, specifically those approved by Surefire, and adept in interfacing with the Enterprise Information System (EIS) of the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract feasible and rewarding, particularly if they can provide storage solutions and manage emergency response systems effectively. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence in public sector contracts related to safety and maintenance services. ## Notice Derby Homes is an Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) and is a 100% owned subsidiary of Derby City Council. It was created in 2002 to manage and maintain the Council's domestic housing stock. The function of the management and maintenance is delegated to Derby Homes, but the Council retains ownership of the housing stock, and all tenants are Council tenants. Derby Homes are running this preliminary market engagement activity to identify suppliers who maybe able to provide monitoring, maintenance, repair and replacement of current holding of Portable Misting Systems manufactured by Surefire. The provider must be an approved contractor with Surefire. Derby Homes would require that the system is to be monitored, and the emergency response warning call goes directly to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and not via a third party. The provider should be able to access the Enterprise Information System (EIS) operated by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service. Provision for the storage of the portable misting systems is required. Derby Homes would be provided with a completed service report and other relevant reports. The equipment is required to ensure the safety of vulnerable and immobile tenants, deemed at risk, from the outbreak of a fire. ### Planning Information If this potential procurement is something you would potentially participate in taking into consideration the minimum requirement stated in the Scope description, please contact dh-procurement@derby.gov.uk by no later 12:00 noon Friday 26 June 2026, and must provide: • Portable Misting Systems in the Subject Header of email. • Details of how you can deliver to the description above; and • Your point of contact name, company name, address, phone number, and email address. For such response received, we will be in contact by close of Friday 3 July 2026 to discuss interest further and consider how we would approach the procurement process and tender documentation to keep the process simple and brief as possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050956-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY HOMES LIMITED | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE24 8UZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Alvaston North | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF11 Derby | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 44115500 - Sprinkler systems - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 14:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050956-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050956-2026 29th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.derbyhomes.org - 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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