AwardedAwarded 13 July 2026
Invitation to Tender - The provision of planned preventative maintenance of fire alarm, fire detectors, intruder alarm, kitchen suppression and CCTV servicing, to include system monitoring, reactive and planned works.
Cardinal Newman College · Education
In brief
Cardinal Newman College awarded architecture and engineering work to Scope Fire and Security Ltd on 13 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £290,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 31 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The College is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver fire and security systems, planned preventative maintenance, system monitoring, reactive and planned works across its 12 buildings. The scope includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, system monitoring, and planned works, all in line with relevant British Standards and best practice. The appointed contractor will be responsible for maintaining fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, disabled refuge systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems, with defined service frequencies and detailed reporting requirements. A 24/7 call-out service is required, including a one-hour response for emergency faults, alongside next-day attendance for non-urgent issues. The contractor must also provide monitoring services for fire and intruder systems, ensuring timely notification of faults and activations to both the College and its security provision. Clear cost structures, including labour rates, materials, and uplift percentages, must be submitted, along with evidence of relevant industry accreditations.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Scope Fire and Security Ltd 13 bids received | £249,174 | Awarded 22 June 2026 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 044405-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 058499-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 079813-2026
About the buyer
Cardinal Newman CollegeLast 12 months
Procurements
4Awards
3Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- EE Thompson & Sons Ltd1 contract
- Scope Fire and Security Ltd1 contract
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From notice 044405-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 May 2026, last updated 21 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.