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Service and Maintenance of Fire and Security Systems
Royal Armouries Museum · Local or regional public body
In brief
Royal Armouries Museum has announced plans to buy fire safety and security 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 £380,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.
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Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for fire safety contracts in this region (from 36 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Procurement Description: To service and maintain all systems that cover 3 sites in Leeds and 1 at Fort Nelson. For Leeds and the Fort, this covers security access management intruder systems. Fire detection, and alarm equipment are for 3 sites at Leeds only. To be managed to the highest operational standards, through a fully comprehensive planned preventative maintenance schedule in compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and industry standards. Ensure continuous monitoring and responsiveness through an approved system, such as Redcare or an equivalent monitoring service. Current scope •Fire systems (Leeds only) – fire alarm and detection systems, control panels,…Read the full description
Procurement Description:
To service and maintain all systems that cover 3 sites in Leeds and 1 at Fort Nelson. For Leeds and the Fort, this covers security access management intruder systems.
Fire detection, and alarm equipment are for 3 sites at Leeds only.
To be managed to the highest operational standards, through a fully comprehensive planned preventative maintenance schedule in compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and industry standards. Ensure continuous monitoring and responsiveness through an approved system, such as Redcare or an equivalent monitoring service.
Current scope
•Fire systems (Leeds only) – fire alarm and detection systems, control panels, interfaces, detectors, call points, sounders, and associated equipment
•Security systems (Leeds and Fort) – intruder alarms, access control systems, CCTV, door entry/intercom systems, monitoring connections, and associated hardware/software
•Routine servicing and maintenance (both sites) in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, statutory requirements, and relevant British Standards
•Reactive maintenance and fault rectification (both sites) including replacement of defective components and restoration of systems to full working order
•24/7 emergency call-out support (both sites) where required, with defined response times for critical system failures
•Testing, certification, and compliance reporting (both sites) following maintenance visits and remedial works
•Provision of maintenance records, asset information, and service reports (both sites) for each visit
•Advice on lifecycle replacement, system upgrades, obsolescence, and compliance risks (both sites)
•Liaison with monitoring providers (both sites) and support for alarm signalling services where applicable
•Management of false alarms, recurring faults, and system performance issues (both sites)
•Attendance at site meetings (both sites) where necessary to review performance, risks, and planned works
The appointed contractor shall ensure that all services are delivered by competent, suitably qualified personnel, in compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, fire safety requirements, industry standards, and best practice.
Estimated Contract Value (incl. VAT): £380,000
• Initial term: £180,000
• Optional extensions: £120,000
• Other options (variations, e.g. additional works provisions): £80,000
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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072954-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 072954-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.