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
Email: salesadmin.mts@dalkia.co.uk
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