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title: "Supply & Installation of Protec replacement fire alarm equipment at University Hospital of Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146386"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-11-28"
---

# Supply & Installation of Protec replacement fire alarm equipment at University Hospital of Wales

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146386

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, seeks to partially upgrade the existing Protec fire alarm system at the University Hospital of Wales. The contract involves the one-off supply and installation of replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors, and break glass units. This contract falls under the health industry category and utilises a limited procurement method due to Protec being the sole supplier capable of performing the required tasks on their bespoke closed protocol system. Key dates include the contract award date of 28th November 2024, with the location being Cardiff, UKL22.

This tender presents an opportunity for specialised small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in installing fire detection equipment on bespoke systems to engage with NHS Wales. Although the contract for this specific procurement has been awarded to Protec Fire Detection PLC, understanding this procurement process can help businesses identify similar future opportunities. Businesses with expertise in fire detection and alarm system installations could find promising prospects in similar public health sector projects. Participation in such contracts can drive business growth through strategic partnerships and high-value procurement projects within the health sector.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment with replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units as a one off purchase. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment with replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units as a one off purchase. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying of installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.. The Authority will allow a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.

### Procurement Information

Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146386 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROTEC FIRE DETECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146386

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494781
  Supply & Installation of Protec replacement fire alarm equipment at University Hospital of Wales - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment with replacement fire alarm smoke detectors, heat detectors and break glass units as a one off purchase. Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146386
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146386

## Provenance

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