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Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at Cardiff University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Buyer Address: Park Place, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@cardiff.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4861111.0 GBP
Gross: 5833333 GBP
Published
09 Jan 2026, 12:00
Deadline
06 Feb 2026, 12:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University campus, covering both residential and academic/professional services buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

Link Description: To access documents and respond to CoP please use the above link. Please note the pricing response document will only be issued to down-selected suppliers

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001793-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Academic

Lot Description: Maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University campus, covering academic/professional services buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,604,166

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,125,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-05T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical and Quality (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost of Service (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (10%)

Lot Title: Residential Campus

Lot Description: Maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University residential campus buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 2,256,945

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 2,708,333

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-06T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-04-05T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical and Quality (50%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost of Service (40%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: To access documents and respond to CoP please use the above link. Please note the pricing response document will only be issued to down-selected suppliers

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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