Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.

Cardinal Newman CollegecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0698d2Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids

Estimated value

£290k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

14 May 2026

Deadline 09 Jun 2026

Description

The College is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver fire and security systems, planned preventative maintenance, system monitoring, reactive and planned works across its 12 buildings. The scope includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, system monitoring, and planned works, all in line with relevant British Standards and best practice. The appointed contractor will be responsible for maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, with defined service frequencies and detailed reporting requirements. A 24/7 call-out service is required, including a one-hour response for emergency faults, alongside next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. The contractor must also provide monitoring services for fire and intruder systems, ensuring timely notification of faults and activations to both the College and its security provision. Clear cost structures, including labour rates, materials, and uplift percentages, must be submitted, along with evidence of relevant industry accreditations.

Scope

Reference
CA17827
Total value
£290,000 excluding VAT
£348,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jul 2026 to 30 Jul 2029
Possible extension to 30 Jul 2031

Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 24 months)

Main category
services
CPV classifications
71700000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
CostCostcost50.00%
QualityQualityquality50.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
01 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
09 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
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Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure