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.

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£350k

Awarded 21 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

22 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
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)

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

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£350k

Award date

21 Jun 2026

Contract start

30 Jul 2026

Contract end

30 Jul 2029

Awarded to