Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dbad
- Published by:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Authority ID:
- AA0221
- Publication date:
- 06 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK5
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) intends to award a contract directly to Morris Churchfield Fire Ltd for the replacement and upgrade of essential fire alarm systems across multiple Health Board facilities.The works will include the lifecycle replacement of obsolete fire alarm panels, devices, loop cards, and network components, ensuring continued compliance with BS 5839 and EN54 standards.Morris Churchfield are the incumbent and BAFE-accredited specialist contractor currently responsible for the maintenance of CTMUHB’s fire alarm infrastructure, which comprises GENT Vigilon and Advanced MX Pro systems. Due to the proprietary nature of these systems and the requirement to maintain manufacturer certification, warranty, and software access rights, only authorised and approved partners such as Morris Churchfield are permitted to undertake the necessary works.The direct award is made under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, Section 7(2), as a change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CTM-DIR-61131
Procurement description
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) intends to award a contract directly to Morris Churchfield Fire Ltd for the replacement and upgrade of essential fire alarm systems across multiple Health Board facilities.
The works will include the lifecycle replacement of obsolete fire alarm panels, devices, loop cards, and network components, ensuring continued compliance with BS 5839 and EN54 standards.
Morris Churchfield are the incumbent and BAFE-accredited specialist contractor currently responsible for the maintenance of CTMUHB’s fire alarm infrastructure, which comprises GENT Vigilon and Advanced MX Pro systems. Due to the proprietary nature of these systems and the requirement to maintain manufacturer certification, warranty, and software access rights, only authorised and approved partners such as Morris Churchfield are permitted to undertake the necessary works.
The direct award is made under Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, Section 7(2), as a change in supplier would result in incompatibility and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Supplier
Morris Churchfield Fire
Identification register:
Address 1: Morris House, South Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate
Town/City: Bridgend
Postcode: CF31 3EB
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMVX-2947-DTDP
Email: sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
Status: Complete
Contract
Fire Alarm System Upgrade
ID: 1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
24 November 2025, 23:59PM
Value
299286.01 GBP Excluding VAT
359143.21 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
26 November 2025, 00:00AM to 01 March 2027, 23:59PM
Coding
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 06 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- Notice type:
- UK5
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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- Publication date:
- 20 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- Notice type:
- UK7
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
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- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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