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Fire Alarm Maintenance at Cardiff University

Cardiff University · Education

In brief

Cardiff University has announced plans to buy fire safety and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £3,262,812 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 33 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The requirement is for the maintenance of fire alarm systems across the Cardiff University campus, covering both residential and academic/professional services buildings. It aims to provide an operation and maintenance service to ensure that all fire alarms function reliably, meet regulatory standards, and provide early warning in case of fire, thereby safeguarding students, staff, visitors and property.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069610-2025

About the buyer

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From notice 069610-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.