AwardedAwarded 1 March 2026

Columbine Building - Optical beam smoke detection

Isle of Wight Council · Local authority

In brief

Isle of Wight Council awarded construction work to Wessex Fire and Security on 1 March 2026.

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What the notice says

The Columbine has already undergone significant upgrades to its fire detection systems, based on recommendations set out in a fire strategy for the building. However a remaining element of the works is the fitting of an optical beam smoke detection to enable early detection in the main hanger.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Wessex Fire and Security£35,804
2 March 2026 to 20 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 020889-2026

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From notice 020889-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.