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Published 12 Jun 2026, 12:24 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Fire & Security Systems Maintenance & Installation

Official notice

Authority: Kingston University (Education)

2 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Budget not disclosed£0total for 2 lots
Submissions closed 10 Jul 2026awarded 15 Sept 2026
Award (standstill) to Trinity Fire and Security Systems, Phoenix Integrated Security Ltd2 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Aug 2029 · up to 1 Sept 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

For the provision of Fire & Security Systems Maintenance & Installation services for fire alarm, smoke ventilation and evacuation communications.

CPV: Alarm systems · Fire-alarm system installation work · Fire-alarm systems · Fire-prevention installation works · Installation services of fire protection equipment · Repair and maintenance services of security equipment · Security equipment

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Fire Systems Maintenance & InstallationAwardedRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Sept 2031 with extensions
Extensions: Option to extend for up to 2 years
Lot #2Security Systems Maintenance & InstallationAwardedRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£0

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Sept 2031 with extensions
Extensions: Option to extend for up to 2 years

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Knowledge, experience and Delivery and Quality: 70%
  • Cost: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Knowledge, experience and Delivery and Quality: Demonstrate the company's capabilities, expertise and experience in delivering the services. Describe how services will be delivered to meet specified requirements, to a high standard, and added value/benefits offered
  • Cost: Cost of Services
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
12 Jun 2026, 12:24 BST
Last source update
15 Sept 2026, 14:41 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 14 Aug 2026
Authority reference
CPU-23-KU-UKO-923-AS-2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-055655
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Alarm systemsFire-alarm system installation workFire-alarm systemsFire-prevention installation worksInstallation services of fire protection equipmentRepair and maintenance services of security equipmentSecurity equipment
Delivery area
London (UKI63)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3f5 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
10 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
3 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 Jun 2026 → 24 Sept 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published136 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 12:24 BST
  2. Clarification questions by115 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline108 days ago
    10 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by72 days ago
    14 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts55 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent41 days ago
    15 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published41 days ago
    15 Sept 2026, 14:41 BST
  8. Standstill ends31 days ago
    24 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    12 Jun 2026, 12:24 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    15 Sept 2026, 14:41 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    15 Sept 2026, 14:41 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    25 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £748,5232 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 88 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Fire Systems Maintenance & Installation1 award
Trinity Fire and Security Systems1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: 1 year plus 1 year option to extend · Options: small works items and other additional services£439,67615 Sept 2026standstill to 24 Sept 2026Standstill
Lot 2 · Security Systems Maintenance & Installation1 award
Phoenix Integrated Security Ltd1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2031Extensions: 1 year plus 1 year option to extend · Options: Small works items and other additional services£308,84715 Sept 2026standstill to 24 Sept 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Fire Systems Maintenance & Installation5final-stage tenders50—
2 · Security Systems Maintenance & Installation3final-stage tenders30—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Kingston University Higher Education Corporation

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-UKPRN: 10003678 Holmwood House Grove Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, London, KT1 2EEContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • Phoenix Integrated Security LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PXTH-2558-TDVL Unit 25 Finns Business Park, Mill Lane, Crondall, UK, South East, GU10 5RXContact email
  • Trinity Fire & Security Systems LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PZBZ-3648-RVRL 13 Flemming Court, Castleford, Yorkshire & Humber, WF10 5HWContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender