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Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - Fire Prevention - ID690

Trent and Dove Housing · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Trent & Dove Housing is seeking to engage with the market to inform the upcoming re-procurement of its Fire Prevention Equipment Servicing and Maintenance contract. The service covers the planned inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and reactive repair of a range of fire safety systems installed across Trent & Dove’s housing stock. This includes (but is not limited to) fire alarms and smoke detection systems, emergency lighting, extinguishers, fire blankets, fire curtains and shutters, sprinkler and suppression systems, fire brigade drop key systems, dry and wet risers, and associated controls and sensors. The appointed provider will be expected to ensure all equipment and systems remain fully operational, compliant with current legislation and British Standards, and that certification, testing, and reporting are accurate and timely. The contract will support Trent & Dove’s statutory duties for fire safety and compliance across general needs, supported housing, and communal areas. Trent & Dove is committed to maintaining 100% compliance, improving customer satisfaction, and driving efficiency through digital systems integration, automation of work orders, and real-time data sharing. The procurement aims to identify experienced providers who can deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, operate safely within occupied homes, and demonstrate innovation in planned and preventative maintenance. Social value, sustainability, and workforce development are key considerations. Providers will be expected to support local employment and training, minimise environmental impact, and contribute to the wider social and community objectives of Trent & Dove Housing.

Classification

  • CPV31518200 — Emergency lighting equipment
  • CPV31625200 — Fire-alarm systems
  • CPV35110000 — Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
  • CPV50413200 — Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
  • CPV50711000 — Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
  • CPV71317100 — Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
  • CPV71630000 — Technical inspection and testing services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05d30d
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50413200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment
Entry 2
Id
31625200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fire-alarm systems
Entry 3
Id
50711000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations
Entry 4
Id
71317100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Entry 5
Id
35110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
Entry 6
Id
31518200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Emergency lighting equipment
Entry 7
Id
71630000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Technical inspection and testing services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
068058-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Oct 2025, 10:04

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
7 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise by reviewing and completing the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire provided with this notice. The purpose of this engagement is to gather supplier insight, innovation, and feedback to help Trent & Dove Housing shape the upcoming Fire Prevention Equipment Servicing & Maintenance procurement. This includes servicing, maintenance, and reactive repair of fire safety systems across our housing stock. Suppliers should: Download and complete the PME Questionnaire attached to this notice. Submit their completed response by email to lewis.pavey@trentanddove.org clearly marked “PME Response – Fire Prevention - ID690”. Ensure responses are submitted by the stated closing date. All information gathered will be used solely to inform the future procurement approach and specification. Participation in this exercise is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal tender or prequalification. Trent & Dove Housing may use the feedback received to refine its requirements, evaluation approach, and contract structure. Suppliers who engage in this PME will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any future tender process. Please note: Late submissions may not be considered.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-IP030668
Name
Trent and Dove Housing

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG24
Country
GB
Locality
Burton-on-Trent
Postal Code
DE14 1BL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Trinity Square

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
IP030668
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Lewis Pavey
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-11744670
Name
GBS Procure Limited
Role Details
GBS Procure Limited act as the contracting authority's external procurement team, managing this procurement on their behalf, including preparation, tendering, moderating evaluation, and award in full compliance with applicable procurement regulations.

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKG13
Country
GB
Locality
Kenilworth
Postal Code
CV8 2DS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
10 Blackthorn Road

Details

Identifier

Id
11744670
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Lewis Pavey

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Burton-on-Trent · UKG24 · DE14 1BL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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