Award

Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance Services

  • Ulster University

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-080658

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0599b7 (view related notices)

Published 8 December 2025, 2:34pm



Scope

Reference

6143423

Description

It is the University’s statutory duty 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.

The Contractor shall provide the University with the manufacturers schedule or routine maintenance for each type of equipment.


Contract 1. Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance Services

Supplier

Contract value

  • £1,446,741.25 excluding VAT
  • £1,736,089.50 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

8 December 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

8 December 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 17 December 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

18 December 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
  • Possible extension to 31 January 2034
  • 7 years, 11 months, 27 days

Description of possible extension:

4 year initial term with options to extend by up to a further 48 months.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
  • 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
  • 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
  • 35111500 - Fire suppression system
  • 35111400 - Fire escape equipment
  • 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
  • 33196200 - Devices for the disabled

Information about tenders

  • 1 tender received
  • 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Supplier

Dalkia Scotshield Limited

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXP-5718-CJYH

9 Sentry Lane

Belfast

BT36 4XX

United Kingdom

Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance Services


Contracting authority

Ulster University

  • Companies House: RC000726

Cromore Road

Coleraine

BT52 1SA

United Kingdom

Region: UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland