Scope
Reference
CTM-DIR-61131
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.
Contract 1. Fire Alarm System Upgrade
Supplier
Contract value
- £299,286.01 excluding VAT
- £359,143.21 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 November 2025 to 1 March 2027
- 1 year, 3 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Morris Churchfield Fire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMVX-2947-DTDP
Morris House, South Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF31 3EB
United Kingdom
Email: sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Fire Alarm System Upgrade
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah V Evans
Email: sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Summary of their role in this procurement: NWSSP managing procurement on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCZ-4581-GCVG
Ynysmeurig House
Abercynon
CF45 4sn
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah V Evans
Email: sarah.v.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Contact organisation
Contact NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) for any enquiries.