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title: "Fire Panel Upgrades and Detector Upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d33b"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Fire Panel Upgrades and Detector Upgrades

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d33b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the National Oceanography Centre, focused on the "Fire Panel Upgrades and Detector Upgrades" project. This contract, categorised under fire-alarm system installation work, was awarded on 24th July 2026 and involved upgrading fire alarm infrastructure across the Centre's building and associated estate in Southampton, UKJ32 region. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold without competition, due to the need for compatibility and operational resilience. The awarded contract, valued at £234,650.4 gross, spans from 3rd September 2026 to 31st December 2026, highlighting a critical timeline for commencement and completion to ensure safety compliance.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in fire safety and alarm systems, as it involves modernising essential safety infrastructure. Businesses with experience in high-stakes, operationally sensitive environments would be particularly well-suited to such contracts, given the emphasis on continuity and technical proficiency. Companies capable of maintaining and upgrading live life-safety systems stand to benefit from the expertise demonstrated in ongoing maintenance and support, as reflected in the selection of PREMIER FIRE SECURITY LIMITED as the supplier. This contract showcases potential growth areas in public safety and compliance services within the industry.

## Notice

The contract covers the replacement and upgrade of the National Oceanography Centre's fire alarm infrastructure, including the replacement of fire alarm control panels, repeater panels, backup batteries, power supplies, and field devices across the Main Building and associated estate buildings. The works also include modifications to fire alarm loops operating near capacity, together with full testing, commissioning, and certification of the upgraded system. The programme is intended to address ageing and end-of-life equipment, improve system reliability and resilience, reduce maintenance requirements, and ensure continued compliance with fire safety standards. The contract has been directly awarded due to the critical nature of the fire alarm system and the requirement to maintain continuity, compatibility, and operational resilience throughout the upgrade programme. The appointed supplier has extensive knowledge of the existing fire alarm infrastructure through ongoing maintenance and support activities across the estate. Maintaining continuity with the incumbent supplier minimises operational, technical, and life-safety risks associated with upgrading a live life-safety system, whilst avoiding the additional cost, delay, and disruption that would arise from appointing an alternative contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070288-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,542 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER FIRE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070288-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070288-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.premierfiresecurity.co.uk
- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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