Scope
Description
This contract will cover the common areas of blocks of flats across all of VIVID's stock, both occupied and vacant (pre occupation). It will also incorporate community centres, sheltered schemes and commercial units including offices and depots currently operated by VIVID (these are located mainly across Hampshire, Surrey and Wiltshire).
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2029
- Possible extension to 22 February 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
36 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 13 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 9 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
DDS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
- Companies House: 07644173
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLV-4384-XYGW
Luffield House Stadium Way
Sittingbourne
ME10 3SD
United Kingdom
Email: paul.smith@dds.international
Website: https://www.staylegal.net/fire/
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
VIVID Housing Ltd
- Mutuals Public Register: 7544
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYP-8277-DWPP
Peninsular House, Wharf Road
Portsmouth
PO2 8HB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government