Tender

Fire and Security Services

  • New College Swindon

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-080180

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05efbf

Published 5 December 2025, 1:57pm



Scope

Reference

CA16816

Description

New College Swindon is seeking the provision of Fire & Security Services. The contract will commence on 1st May 2026 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend by 1 + 1 years. Estimate contract value 1.4 million

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,174,463 excluding VAT
  • £1,409,355.60 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2031
  • 5 years

Description of possible extension:

Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Main procurement category

Services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.


Lot 1. Lot 1 Fire Alarm Systems

Description

Inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems across both campuses. SN2 1DY and SN3 1AH

Lot value (estimated)

  • £302,688 excluding VAT
  • £363,225.60 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 2. Lot 2 Smoke Vents

Description

Biannual testing and certification of smoke ventilation systems

Lot value (estimated)

  • £12,000 excluding VAT
  • £14,400 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 3. Lot 3 Fire Detection & Life Safety

Description

Maintenance of fire detection, disabled refuge, and life safety systems

Lot value (estimated)

  • £45,000 excluding VAT
  • £54,000 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 31625100 - Fire-detection systems

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 4. Lot 4 Access Control & Intercom

Description

Maintenance and programming of Paxton/Salto systems and intercoms

Lot value (estimated)

  • £12,500 excluding VAT
  • £15,000 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50324100 - System maintenance services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 5. Lot 5 CCTV Systems

Description

Service, cleaning, and monitoring of 233 cameras across both campuses

Lot value (estimated)

  • £443,884 excluding VAT
  • £532,660.80 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 6. Lot 6 Intruder & Panic Alarms

Description

Maintenance and emergency response for intruder and panic alarms

Lot value (estimated)

  • £71,871 excluding VAT
  • £86,245.20 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 7. Lot 7 Fire Extinguishers

Description

Annual inspection, testing, and replacement of condemned units

Lot value (estimated)

  • £25,000 excluding VAT
  • £30,000 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 35111300 - Fire extinguishers

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 8. Lot 8 Dry Risers

Description

Annual pressure testing and 6-month visual inspections

Lot value (estimated)

  • £35,386 excluding VAT
  • £42,463.20 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 9. Lot 9 Fire Risk Assessmnets

Description

Annual fire risk assessments with digital reporting and task tracking

Lot value (estimated)

  • £31,750 excluding VAT
  • £38,100 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 10. Lot 10 Roller Shutters & Auto Doors

Description

Biannual inspection and maintenance of internal/external shutters and doors

Lot value (estimated)

  • £48,579 excluding VAT
  • £58,294.80 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 11. Lot 11 Car Park Barriers

Description

Maintenance of manual and automated barriers

Lot value (estimated)

  • £2,250 excluding VAT
  • £2,700 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 12. Lot 12 Lighting Protection

Description

Annual testing and certification to BS EN 62305

Lot value (estimated)

  • £45,773 excluding VAT
  • £54,927.60 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 13. Lot 13 Security Turnstyles & Barriers

Description

Maintenance and emergency response for turnstiles and barriers

Lot value (estimated)

  • £9,950 excluding VAT
  • £11,940 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 14. Lot 14 Physical Security Guards

Description

Provision of trained guards for out-of-hours monitoring and emergency call-outs

Lot value (estimated)

  • £77,832 excluding VAT
  • £93,398.40 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 79710000 - Security services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Lot 15. Lot 15 Visitor Management System

Description

Maintenance and support of digital visitor check-in systems

Lot value (estimated)

  • £10,000 excluding VAT
  • £12,000 including VAT

CPV classifications

  • 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.


Participation

Particular suitability

Lot 1. Lot 1 Fire Alarm Systems

Lot 2. Lot 2 Smoke Vents

Lot 3. Lot 3 Fire Detection & Life Safety

Lot 4. Lot 4 Access Control & Intercom

Lot 5. Lot 5 CCTV Systems

Lot 6. Lot 6 Intruder & Panic Alarms

Lot 7. Lot 7 Fire Extinguishers

Lot 8. Lot 8 Dry Risers

Lot 9. Lot 9 Fire Risk Assessmnets

Lot 10. Lot 10 Roller Shutters & Auto Doors

Lot 11. Lot 11 Car Park Barriers

Lot 12. Lot 12 Lighting Protection

Lot 13. Lot 13 Security Turnstyles & Barriers

Lot 14. Lot 14 Physical Security Guards

Lot 15. Lot 15 Visitor Management System

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

14 January 2026, 10:00am

Submission type

Tenders

Tender submission deadline

22 January 2026, 10:00am

Submission address and any special instructions

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Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

1 May 2026


Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
Name Description Type Weighting
Pricing

Pricing

Price 50.0%
Quality (Customer requirements)

Quality (Customer requirements)

Quality 40.0%
Quality (Social Value)

Quality (Social Value)

Quality 10.0%

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

Stage 1: SQ No separate SQ - all compliance questions included in ITT"

Stage 2: Advertisement Provision of Fire & Security Services - Competitive Flexible Procedure

Stage 3: Dialogue

Stage 4: ITT

Stage 5: Standstill

Stage 6: Award


Documents

Associated tender documents

Appendix 7 Asset List Fire Alarm Intruder Alarm Access Systems D Refuge.xlsx

Appendix 7 Asset List Fire Alarm Intruder Alarm Access Systems D Refuge.xlsx


Contracting authority

New College Swindon

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQC-2725-XCGX

New College Drive, Queens Drive Campus

Swindon

SN3 1AH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Gill Parish

Telephone: 01793 491591

Email: gillparish@swindon.ac.uk

Region: UKK14 - Swindon

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)