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# Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Fire Prevention - ID690

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/preliminary-market-engagement-notice-fire-prevention-id690-ocds-h6vhtk-05d30d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Trent and Dove Housing: "Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Fire Prevention - ID690". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £666,667. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Trent and Dove Housing](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/trent-dove-housing-limited-rsh-l4311)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £666,667 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Emergency lighting equipment, Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services, Fire-alarm systems, Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment, Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKF
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/preliminary-market-engagement-notice-fire-prevention-id690-ocds-h6vhtk-05d30d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05d30d`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/preliminary-market-engagement-notice-fire-prevention-id690-ocds-h6vhtk-05d30d#tl-md)

## Description
Trent & Dove Housing is seeking to engage with the market to inform the upcoming re-procurement of its Fire Prevention Equipment Servicing and Maintenance contract.
The service covers the planned inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and reactive repair of a range of fire safety systems installed across Trent & Dove’s housing stock. This includes (but is not limited to) fire alarms and smoke detection systems, emergency lighting, extinguishers, fire blankets, fire curtains and shutters, sprinkler and suppression systems, fire brigade drop key systems, dry and wet risers, and associated controls and sensors.
The appointed provider will be expected to ensure all equipment and systems remain fully operational, compliant with current legislation and British Standards, and that certification, testing, and reporting are accurate and timely. The contract will support Trent & Dove’s statutory duties for fire safety and compliance across general needs, supported housing, and communal areas.
Trent & Dove is committed to maintaining 100% compliance, improving customer satisfaction, and driving efficiency through digital systems integration, automation of work orders, and real-time data sharing. The procurement aims to identify experienced providers who can deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, operate safely within occupied homes, and demonstrate innovation in planned and preventative maintenance.
Social value, sustainability, and workforce development are key considerations. Providers will be expected to support local employment and training, minimise environmental impact, and contribute to the wider social and community objectives of Trent & Dove Housing.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 31518200, 31625200, 35110000, 50413200, 50711000, 71317100
- **Delivery regions:** UKF
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F068058-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-24T09:04:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-24T05:21:06.129Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05d30d