Inspection & Testing of Fire Fighting Equipment for Cardiff and Vale Health Board

Procurement description

The scope of the work will be to carry out annual servicing and six-monthly inspections of firefighting equipment throughout Cardiff & Vale University Health Board sites. Due to the complex nature of Healthcare premises it is imperative that firefighting equipment is maintained. This equipment can play a vital part in preventing the spread of fire and therefore reduce the risks to life and/or property.

The purpose of Fire Fighting equipment maintenance is to ensure the equipment will function correctly in the event that it is needed. Any faults with the equipment will be identified and rectified quickly, safely and efficiently via a well-run maintenance contract.

Goods and services provided under this contract will be in accordance with the following standards:

- HTM 05-02 Firecode

- BS 5306 Part 1

- BS EN 671-3

- BS 9999

Fire Hydrant & Dry Riser Inspection & Servicing - 6 Monthly & Annual

Fire Hose Inspection & Servicing - Annual

Servicing & Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment - Annual

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Total value (estimated)

310000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

372000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM to 30 November 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 November 2031

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 November 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 November 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

Please note, the tender opportunity has not been posted yet, this is a Pre-Market Engagement Notice to make the market aware we will be going out to tender on the 30th March 2026.

If you require any further information regarding this notice please contact the contract manager.

Due date

27 March 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 March 2026