✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 14:46.
Opportunity overview
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive requires Contractor(s) for the supply and delivery of smoke alarms and heat alarms as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive’s Conditions of Contract included with the Tender Documentation.
The Contracts will be for a 12 month period with the option to extend for any period up to a maximum 12 months (potential 2 year Contract Period).
This requirement will be divided into 2 Lots:
Lot One: RM Alarms
Lot Two: COT Alarms
There is a separate competition for each Lot.
Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots.
Full details can be found in the advertised Tender Documentation.
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
P0642
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders may only be submitted via the https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do portal
The Housing Executive intends to run a procurement as outlined in Section 6 of the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Summarised below as follows:
Stage 1 - Qualification
Stage 2 - Award Criteria Cost
If following all previous stages described in section 6 of the ITT, only a single tender has been recievd that is deemed to be unsuitable, the Housing Executive may enter negotaitions with Tenderer with the intention of agreeing amendments to their tender provided that the intital conditons of contract are not substainitally altered.
Please see the ITT for more details.
Covered By
GPA
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
9 Nov 2026, 15:00
Enquiry period
Ends
2 Nov 2026, 15:00
Expected award period
Ends
1 Jan 2027, 23:59
Lot Details
Award criteria
Description
There are 2 Lots available to Tenderers within this Competition.
There is a separate competiton for each Lot.
Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots.
Each Lot will be evaluated independently against the evalaution criteria set out in Section 6 of ITT and Contract(s) may be awarded in relation to each Lot to the Most Avantageous Tender received in connection with that Lot.
Recurrence
Dates
Entry 1
Starts
2 Oct 2028, 23:59
Contract terms
Financial Terms
Please see the documents entitled 'P0642 - Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract' and 'P0642 - Commercial Conditions of Contract for Supplies Contracts' for details.
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
RM Alarms
Description
Lot One covers the requirement for RM Smoke and Heat Alarms.
Please see the advertised Tender Documentation for full details including the Specification which outlines this requirement.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
564,000
Amount
470,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost (applies to both Lots - both Lots evaluated individually)
Description
Please see the Pricing Schedules for each Lot for full details.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Renewal
Description
At the discretion of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the Contractor(s) may be invited to agree to extend the Contract(s) for any period up to and including 12 months commencing from the Initial Contract Expiry Period Date (Total Contract Period(s) of 2 years).
Options
Description
The right to additional purchases while the Contract is valid.
The Housing Executive has the option, entirely at our discretion, to extend the Contract(s) for a period of up to 12 months (potential 2 year Contract Period).
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
COT Alarms
Description
Lot Two covers the requirement for COT Smoke and Heat Alarms.
Please see the advertised Tender Documentation for full details including the Specification which outlines this requirement.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
336,000
Amount
280,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost (applies to both Lots - both Lots evaluated individually)
Description
Please see the Pricing Schedules for each Lot for full details.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Renewal
Description
At the discretion of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the Contractor(s) may be invited to agree to extend the Contract(s) for any period up to and including 12 months commencing from the Initial Contract Expiry Period Date (Total Contract Period(s) of 2 years).
Options
Description
The right to additional purchases while the Contract is valid.
The Housing Executive has the option, entirely at our discretion, to extend the Contract(s) for a period of up to 12 months (potential 2 year Contract Period).
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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096552-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking suppliers to provide and deliver smoke alarms and heat alarms through two separate competitions: RM alarms (Lot 1) and COT alarms (Lot 2). Tenderers may bid for either or both lots. The stated contract term is 12 months, with an option to extend by up to a further 12 months.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of smoke and heat alarm products, fire-detection equipment and associated electrical components that can deliver within Northern Ireland. Detailed technical and contractual requirements are in the tender documentation.
Key points identified
ScopeSupply and delivery of smoke alarms and heat alarms in two lots.Evidence: Opportunity description; Lot 1 and Lot 2 descriptions.
Lot participationTenderers can apply for one or both lots; there is a separate competition for each lot.Evidence: "There is a separate competition for each Lot. Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots."
Technical specificationDetailed product requirements are stated in the advertised tender documentation and specification; specific requirements are unknown from the supplied notice data.Evidence: Lot descriptions direct tenderers to the advertised Tender Documentation and Specification for full details.
98% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking suppliers to provide and deliver smoke alarms and heat alarms through two separate competitions: RM alarms (Lot 1) and COT alarms (Lot 2). Tenderers may bid for either or both lots. The stated contract term is 12 months, with an option to extend by up to a further 12 months.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of smoke and heat alarm products, fire-detection equipment and associated electrical components that can deliver within Northern Ireland. Detailed technical and contractual requirements are in the tender documentation.
Key deliverables
Supply and delivery of RM smoke and heat alarms (Lot 1)
Supply and delivery of COT smoke and heat alarms (Lot 2)
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Scope
99% confidence
Supply and delivery of smoke alarms and heat alarms in two lots.
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Opportunity description; Lot 1 and Lot 2 descriptions.
Lot participation
99% confidence
Tenderers can apply for one or both lots; there is a separate competition for each lot.
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"There is a separate competition for each Lot. Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots."
Technical specification
98% confidence
Detailed product requirements are stated in the advertised tender documentation and specification; specific requirements are unknown from the supplied notice data.
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Lot descriptions direct tenderers to the advertised Tender Documentation and Specification for full details.
Contract conditions
98% confidence
Supply must be in accordance with the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract included with the tender documentation.
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Opportunity description.
Supplier eligibility criteria
97% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice data.
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The notice refers to tender documentation for full details but does not state selection or exclusion criteria.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Total estimated value
99% confidence
Up to GBP 750,000.
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process.value_max: 750000 GBP.
Lot 1 value
99% confidence
GBP 470,000.
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Lot 1 value_amount: 470000 GBP.
Lot 2 value
99% confidence
GBP 280,000.
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Lot 2 value_amount: 280000 GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
12 months, with an option to extend for any period up to a maximum of 12 additional months; potential maximum term is two years.
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Opportunity description.
Pricing and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice data.
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No pricing or payment detail is provided.
Delivery
Delivery area
98% confidence
Northern Ireland (UKN0).
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Delivery location region: UKN0, country: United Kingdom.
Buyer location
99% confidence
Belfast, BT2 8PB, United Kingdom.
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Buyer location record.
Delivery schedule
99% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice data.
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No delivery timetable is stated.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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display_status: open; source_status: active.
Notice type
99% confidence
Tender notice on Find a Tender.
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notice_type and document title.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
9 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
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process and both lots list submission_deadline: 2026-11-09T15:00:00+00:00.
Procurement procedure metadata
99% confidence
The source records the method as selective and the method details as competitive flexible procedure.
Detailed specification, product compliance requirements, evaluation criteria and contract conditions are not included in the supplied notice data and must be checked in the tender documentation.
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The notice and both lot descriptions refer to tender documentation and the specification for full details.
Procedure metadata terminology
99% confidence
The source labels the procurement method "selective" while also describing it as a "Competitive flexible procedure". The supplied data does not explain the relationship between these labels.
Suppliers should confirm whether their offered products meet the separate RM and/or COT lot specifications before bidding.
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Lot 1 is for RM alarms and Lot 2 is for COT alarms; detailed specifications are referenced but not supplied.
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