Open18 days left · closes midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Fire Safety Systems

Falmouth Exeter Plus · Public body

In brief

Falmouth Exeter Plus is looking for suppliers for fire safety work (South West).

The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 9 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 45% · Tecnical Ability 45% · Sustainability & Social Value 10%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for fire safety contracts in this region (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a single contractor to carry out a range of Fire Safety Systems services to the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn). The contract will be for 36 months with the option to extend for a further period of 2 x 12 months at the agreement of both parties.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 9 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 085101-2026

About the buyer

Falmouth Exeter PlusLast 12 months

Procurements

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From notice 085101-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.