--- title: "Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b816" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b816" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b816.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b816.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b816 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b816) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b816.json) ## Summary Canterbury City Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance, with the tender process currently active. This contract falls under the industry category of fire-protection and emergency lighting systems, and the services are intended for delivery in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The procurement is managed through an open procedure, with the tender submission closing at 12:00 on 17th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence between August and September 2026, running for a period of three years with potential extensions. Interested parties are required to express their interest via the Kent Business Portal and submit required documentation electronically. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses within the emergency lighting and fire-protection service industries to secure a significant contract valued at up to £600,000. Particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises, the opportunity is geared towards those capable of offering high-quality services combined with competitive pricing, given the award criteria of 70% on price and 30% on quality. Engaging in this contract could enhance the winning business's reputation and lead to future public sector opportunities, thereby contributing to substantial business growth. The procurement process is well-suited for companies familiar with public sector procurement and experienced in working with maintenance contracts for safety systems. ## Notice Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Services & Maintenance and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence August / September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of 1 year + 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. You are required to complete and return the Non disclosure agreement in order for the pricing matrix and TUPE information to be issued to you. Please note this MUST BE RETURNED AS A MESSAGE where you attach the signed document via the portal. Do not upload this as a response, as this is a locked box and not opened until the tender deadline. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 17 July 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Emergency-lighting-equipment./6ANCH38N99 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6ANCH38N99 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: May be extended for a period of 1 year + 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057572-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 2UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 44482000 - Fire-protection devices - 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work - 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services - 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057572-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057572-2026 18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6ANCH38N99 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Emergency-lighting-equipment./6ANCH38N99 - 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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