Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f745
- Published by:
- Onward Group Limited
- Authority ID:
- AA83495
- Publication date:
- 17 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 28 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Onward is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver comprehensive fire safety maintenance services. This will include, but is not limited to, the servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and sprinkler systems across the group.The appointed provider will ensure Onward remains fully compliant with all current regulations, effectively manages risk, and upholds industry standards. Services must be delivered with professional expertise across all Onward regions: Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Cheshire.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
Onward is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver comprehensive fire safety maintenance services. This will include, but is not limited to, the servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and sprinkler systems across the group.
The appointed provider will ensure Onward remains fully compliant with all current regulations, effectively manages risk, and upholds industry standards. Services must be delivered with professional expertise across all Onward regions: Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Cheshire.
Delivery regions
- UKD7 - Merseyside
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
8333333 GBP to 8333333GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 July 2026, 00:00AM to 30 June 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2031
Contracting authority
ONWARD GROUP LIMITED
Identification register:
Address 1: Renaissance Court
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M21 7QY
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.onward.co.uk
Companies House: IP031216
NUTS code: UKD33
Contact name: Max Lonsdale
Email: Procurement@onward.co.uk
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
Delivery regions
- UKD7 - Merseyside
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Lot value (estimated)
8333333 AED Excluding VAT
10000000 AED Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 July 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 June 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 June 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Option to extend by two (2) periods of one (1) year each.
Award criteria
Weighting description
A maximum of 60% will be allocated to the qualitative submissions. The criteria are based on the responses requested in the Tender. A maximum of 40% will be allocated to the prices and rates and associated guidance indicated in the Pricing Schedule.
Type: price
Name
Simple description
Description
A maximum of 60% will be allocated to the qualitative submissions. The criteria are based on the responses requested in the Tender. A maximum of 40% will be allocated to the prices and rates and associated guidance indicated in the Pricing Schedule.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 17:00PM
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
26 March 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Tender documentation will be available on Onward's e-tendering portal Intend.
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 31625000 |
Burglar and fire alarms |
Sound or visual signalling apparatus |
| 35111300 |
Fire extinguishers |
Firefighting equipment |
| 35111500 |
Fire suppression system |
Firefighting equipment |
| 31625200 |
Fire-alarm systems |
Burglar and fire alarms |
| 31625100 |
Fire-detection systems |
Burglar and fire alarms |
| 75251110 |
Fire-prevention services |
Fire-brigade services |
| 51700000 |
Installation services of fire protection equipment |
Installation services (except software) |
| 50324200 |
Preventive maintenance services |
Support services of personal computers |
| 71630000 |
Technical inspection and testing services |
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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