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title: "Service and Maintenance of Fire and Security Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d96e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM"
published: "2026-08-01"
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# Service and Maintenance of Fire and Security Systems

Buyer: ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d96e

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## Summary

The Royal Armouries Museum, a public authority in the sub-central government sector based in Leeds, is in the planning stage for a procurement process initiated on 1st August 2026. This process involves the service and maintenance of fire and security systems across three sites in Leeds and one at Fort Nelson. Key milestones in this procurement include a supplier engagement phase, where suppliers are invited to offer feedback on the social value criteria by 17th August 2026. The industry categories pertinent to this tender are fire detection and alarm systems, as well as security equipment and installations. With a gross estimated contract value of £380,000, the initial contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2027, concluding on 28th February 2030, with potential extensions until 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire and security system maintenance and installation, offering the chance for sustained growth through a lucrative contract with a reputable institution. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive planned preventative maintenance schedules, including compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards, are well-suited to compete in this process. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in delivering fair work practices and demonstrating social value outcomes, such as high-quality job creation and fair pay practices, will find themselves particularly aligned with the Museum's procurement objectives. This engagement not only provides the potential for immediate revenue through the initial contract but also establishes a foothold for future collaborative opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement Description: To service and maintain all systems that cover 3 sites in Leeds and 1 at Fort Nelson. For Leeds and the Fort, this covers security access management intruder systems. Fire detection, and alarm equipment are for 3 sites at Leeds only. To be managed to the highest operational standards, through a fully comprehensive planned preventative maintenance schedule in compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and industry standards. Ensure continuous monitoring and responsiveness through an approved system, such as Redcare or an equivalent monitoring service. Current scope *Fire systems (Leeds only) - fire alarm and detection systems, control panels, interfaces, detectors, call points, sounders, and associated equipment *Security systems (Leeds and Fort) - intruder alarms, access control systems, CCTV, door entry/intercom systems, monitoring connections, and associated hardware/software *Routine servicing and maintenance (both sites) in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, statutory requirements, and relevant British Standards *Reactive maintenance and fault rectification (both sites) including replacement of defective components and restoration of systems to full working order *24/7 emergency call-out support (both sites) where required, with defined response times for critical system failures *Testing, certification, and compliance reporting (both sites) following maintenance visits and remedial works *Provision of maintenance records, asset information, and service reports (both sites) for each visit *Advice on lifecycle replacement, system upgrades, obsolescence, and compliance risks (both sites) *Liaison with monitoring providers (both sites) and support for alarm signalling services where applicable *Management of false alarms, recurring faults, and system performance issues (both sites) *Attendance at site meetings (both sites) where necessary to review performance, risks, and planned works The appointed contractor shall ensure that all services are delivered by competent, suitably qualified personnel, in compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, fire safety requirements, industry standards, and best practice. Estimated Contract Value (incl. VAT): PS380,000 * Initial term: PS180,000 * Optional extensions: PS120,000 * Other options (variations, e.g. additional works provisions): PS80,000

### Planning Information

The key purpose of this notice is to alert the market to the Tender and to flag the new social value criteria and outcomes that are being proposed for it, and thus to obtain feedback from suppliers.
The social value outcomes that will form 10% of the quality evaluation criteria will consist of the following:
1.Fair work – Create and retain high quality jobs
Suppliers will need to demonstrate that they are providing opportunities for, and measuring and monitoring of, staff workforce conditions over time, including employee engagement, involvement in decision-making and satisfaction and adapting to any changes in the results, with clear processes for acting on issues identified
2.Fair work - Fair pay practices
Suppliers will need to demonstrate that they provide payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce.
Suppliers wishing to participate must email the Estates Team at Thomas.Griffin@armouries.org.uk to request the supplier questionnaire by 07 August 2026 at 12:00 and return it completed no later than 17 August 2026 at 17:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072954-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS10 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 45222300 - Engineering work for security installations
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2026 at 07:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072954-2026
  1st August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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