--- title: "AP26056 - Portable firefighting equipment and RSM" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d255.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED" published: "2026-07-23" --- # AP26056 - Portable firefighting equipment and RSM Buyer: ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d255.json) ## Summary Arc Property Services Partnership Limited, based in Nottingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AP26056 - Portable firefighting equipment and RSM". This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and replacement of portable firefighting equipment. The services will be delivered across various locations, including offices, educational facilities, and operational buildings within the regions UKF and UKE3. A market engagement day was held on 15 July 2026 to inform suppliers about future requirements and gather feedback. The procurement process will employ a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and key communication is expected on 4 August 2026. The estimated contract duration is from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension until 2035, giving ample time for long-term planning and investment. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment services due to its comprehensive scope covering inspection, maintenance, and compliance services. Suppliers with a strong background in safety equipment, compliance reporting, and asset management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with innovative solutions in the fire safety domain can benefit from this engagement, as the contracting authority is open to refining its procurement strategy based on industry feedback. Winning this contract could significantly enhance a company's portfolio within the public sector and enable strategic growth in the UK market. ## Notice The Contracting Authority intends to procure a contract for the provision of portable firefighting equipment inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement and associated compliance services across the estate it manages on behalf of it's Customers. The services will include, but not be limited to: - Routine inspection and testing of portable firefighting equipment. - Planned preventative maintenance and servicing in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice. - Corrective maintenance and repair of defective equipment. - Replacement of equipment that is beyond economical repair, obsolete or no longer compliant with applicable standards. - Provision and installation of new portable firefighting equipment where required. - Asset management, certification, record keeping and compliance reporting. - Technical advice and support relating to fire safety equipment and compliance requirements. The contract will cover a diverse property portfolio managed by the Authority and may include offices, operational buildings, educational facilities and other premises within its estate. The successful supplier will be required to deliver a compliant, responsive and proactive service to ensure that all portable firefighting equipment remains fit for purpose and maintained in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The procurement is expected to result in the award of a single contract for the delivery of these services. ### Planning Information The Contracting Authority undertook preliminary market engagement in relation to a forthcoming above-threshold procurement for the provision of portable firefighting equipment inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, replacement and associated compliance services across the Authority's estate. The engagement consisted of a virtual Market Engagement Open Day held on 15 July 2026. The event was open to all interested suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and was delivered through individual one-to-one online sessions with suppliers. The scope of the engagement was to: - Inform the market of the Authority's future procurement requirements. - Provide an overview of the proposed procurement approach, including the intended Competitive Flexible Procedure. - Discuss indicative procurement timescales. - Gather supplier feedback on market capability, capacity, innovation, risks, service delivery considerations and costs. - Assist the Authority in refining its procurement strategy and requirements prior to issuing the Tender Notice. Participation in the engagement was voluntary and information obtained during the engagement will be used only to support the development of the procurement. Participation, or non-participation, will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in the subsequent procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069881-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £176,000 | | 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 | ARC PROPERTY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 6BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35111000 - Firefighting equipment - 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 14:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069881-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069881-2026 23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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