University of Chester Seeks Fire Safety Maintenance Services, Deadline April 30
Summary
The University of Chester has published a preliminary market engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for forthcoming fire safety equipment maintenance services. The university plans to tender via open procedure for statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance on fire safety equipment, with an estimated contract period from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029, potentially extendable to July 31, 2031. Engagement deadline is April 30, 2026, and the tender notice is estimated to publish on the same date. The opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSE organisations.
“University of Chester will shortly be tendering via an the open procedure for the Provision of Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment throughout the University.”
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The University of Chester has issued a preliminary market engagement notice announcing a forthcoming tender opportunity for statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance services on fire safety equipment. The notice covers CPV classifications including burglar and fire alarms (31625000), fire extinguishers (35111300), and repair/maintenance of firefighting equipment (50413200). Potential tenderers are invited to express interest and submit questions before the engagement deadline of April 30, 2026. The estimated contract dates are August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, with a possible extension to July 31, 2031. This notice is issued under the Procurement Act 2023 at the market engagement stage to gauge interest before the formal tender process begins.
Fire safety service providers, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, should monitor the Find a Tender portal for the full tender notice expected on April 30, 2026. Companies providing fire alarm systems, fire extinguisher servicing, and firefighting equipment maintenance may wish to express interest immediately to receive tender documents and potential pre-tender clarification opportunities.
What to do next
- Express interest by contacting procurement@chester.ac.uk before April 30, 2026
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Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment
- University of Chester UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037306
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068a1d
Published 23 April 2026, 5:20pm
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2026-Apr-03
Description
This is a Market Engagement stage for a forthcoming opportunity, University of Chester will shortly be tendering via an the open procedure for the Provision of Statutory Compliance and Planned Preventative Maintenance Services on Fire Safety Equipment throughout the University. It is planned to award one contract for the co-ordination, management, administration and completion of these works along with the potential for subsequent Remedial / Recommended Works. Full details will be outlined in the tender documents when the tender begins.
Potential tenderers are welcome to express interest in this opportunity and if you have any questions at this stage.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Burglar and fire alarms
Fire extinguishers
Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 April 2026
Engagement process description
For information and interest at this stage
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 April 2026
Contracting authority
University of Chester
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 525938 Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@chester.ac.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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