Scope
Reference
UOW979
Description
The purpose of the contract is to provide routine service and maintenance of all portable fire equipment across the University of Worcester Estate to include Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets. In addition, the University has identified a list of commonly purchased items that may also be required as part of the contract. The contract will be split into 2 lots to cover these requirements, and the University has the right to award these as two separate contracts, and to more than one contractor if so required.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
- Possible extension to 1 June 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
3 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
Contract locations
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Portable Fire Equipment Service & Maintenance
Description
Portable Fire Equipment Service & Maintenance, annual servicing
Lot value (estimated)
- £48,000 excluding VAT
- £57,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Supply of Portable Fire Equipment
Description
Supply of Portable Fire Equipment including fire extinguishers and fire blankets
Lot value (estimated)
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 March 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
17 March 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
40% Pricing, 60% Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/
University's In-Tend Portal
Contracting authority
University of Worcester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJR-8772-LLDP
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
United Kingdom
Email: uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.worcester.ac.uk/
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government