---
title: "FR-A block"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d266"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

# FR-A block

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d266

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "FR-A block" focused on services related to the repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment. This contract was awarded directly, below the threshold without competition, to Defensor Maintenance Limited, and the procurement covered the period from 16th June to 17th June 2026. Key details include the project's procurement method and completion status, as well as the award date on 23rd July 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in service provision for firefighting equipment, particularly those experienced in maintenance and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this industry could find this category well-suited to their capabilities, providing an avenue for expansion and increased sector presence. The direct award method signals potential for businesses with bespoke, trustworthy services to engage in similar future projects.

## Notice

FR-A block - aged detection changeout to self test as per DEF30574

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069904-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,017 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEFENSOR MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069904-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069904-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defensorlifesafety.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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