Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0599b7
- Published by:
- Ulster University
- Authority ID:
- AA75143
- Publication date:
- 13 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- 20 October 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023.Ulster University is seeking tender responses for a contract to maintain and repair the fire alarm system in all these premises and this contract is designed to ensure that this duty is fulfilled, and that a fully functioning and operational fire alarm system is in place throughout. It will be the Contractor’s duty to carry out all repairs as and when required and meet the compliances. The Contractor shall provide to the University, routine servicing on each piece of fire alarm system equipment in accordance with the British Standard and the Manufacturer’s Maintenance Schedule. The Contractor shall carry out all repairs necessary as a result of both the planned maintenance servicing and break downs / call-outs of all equipment forming part of the fire alarm system and as detailed in this contract to maintain a fully functional system at all times on an all-inclusive basis on all campuses (i.e. at no extra cost to the University). Except for vandalism, accidental damage or misuse.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CfT_6143423
Procurement description
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023.
Ulster University is seeking tender responses for a contract to maintain and repair the fire alarm system in all these premises and this contract is designed to ensure that this duty is fulfilled, and that a fully functioning and operational fire alarm system is in place throughout. It will be the Contractor’s duty to carry out all repairs as and when required and meet the compliances.
The Contractor shall provide to the University, routine servicing on each piece of fire alarm system equipment in accordance with the British Standard and the Manufacturer’s Maintenance Schedule.
The Contractor shall carry out all repairs necessary as a result of both the planned maintenance servicing and break downs / call-outs of all equipment forming part of the fire alarm system and as detailed in this contract to maintain a fully functional system at all times on an all-inclusive basis on all campuses (i.e. at no extra cost to the University). Except for vandalism, accidental damage or misuse.
Total value (estimated)
1253160 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
02 February 2026, 00:00AM to 01 February 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 February 2034
Contracting authority
Ulster University
Identification register:
Address 1: Cromore Road
Town/City: Coleraine
Postcode: BT521SA
Country: United Kingdom
Companies House: RC000726
NUTS code: UKN0C
Email: n.forsythe@ulster.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
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
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 35111400 - Fire escape equipment
- 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
Lot value (estimated)
1253160 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
02 February 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 February 2030, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 February 2034, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Following the initial contract period (4 years), there are options to extend up to a further 48 months. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the University.
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Commercial Submission
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Questions QS-01-QS-05
Weighting: 40
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 15:00PM
Enquiry deadline
06 October 2025, 15:00PM
Date of award of contract
11 December 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etendersni.gov.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
12 September 2029, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
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 |
| 33196200 |
Devices for the disabled |
Medical aids |
| 35111400 |
Fire escape equipment |
Firefighting equipment |
| 35111500 |
Fire suppression system |
Firefighting equipment |
| 31625200 |
Fire-alarm systems |
Burglar and fire alarms |
| 31625100 |
Fire-detection systems |
Burglar and fire alarms |
| 50000000 |
Repair and maintenance services |
Other Services |
| 38431200 |
Smoke-detection apparatus |
Detection apparatus |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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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
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