Scope
Description
Onward is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to deliver comprehensive fire safety maintenance services. This will include, but is not limited to, the servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and sprinkler systems across the group.
The appointed provider will ensure Onward remains fully compliant with all current regulations, effectively manages risk, and upholds industry standards. Services must be delivered with professional expertise across all Onward regions: Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Cheshire.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,333,333 excluding VAT
- £10,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by two (2) periods of one (1) year each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
Contract locations
- UKD7 - Merseyside
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | A maximum of 60% will be allocated to the qualitative submissions. The criteria are based on the responses requested in the Tender. A maximum of 40% will be allocated to the prices and rates and... |
Price |
Weighting description
A maximum of 60% will be allocated to the qualitative submissions. The criteria are based on the responses requested in the Tender. A maximum of 40% will be allocated to the prices and rates and associated guidance indicated in the Pricing Schedule.
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/onwardhomes/aspx/Home
Tender documentation will be available on Onward's e-tendering portal Intend.
Contracting authority
ONWARD GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: IP031216
Renaissance Court
Manchester
M21 7QY
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)