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Service and Maintenance of Fire and Security Systems

Royal Armouries Museum · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 10:21.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV31625100 — Fire-detection systems
  • CPV31625200 — Fire-alarm systems
  • CPV35121000 — Security equipment
  • CPV35125300 — Security cameras
  • CPV45222300 — Engineering work for security installations
  • CPV45312100 — Fire-alarm system installation work
  • CPV50700000 — Repair and maintenance services of building installations

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
RA-0218
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Additional Procurement Categories

goods

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
28 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
29 Feb 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31625100
Description
Fire-detection systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
31625200
Description
Fire-alarm systems
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
35121000
Description
Security equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
35125300
Description
Security cameras
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45222300
Description
Engineering work for security installations
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45312100
Description
Fire-alarm system installation work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50700000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The key purpose of this notice is to alert the market to the Tender and to flag the new social value criteria and outcomes that are being proposed for it, and thus to obtain feedback from suppliers. The social value outcomes that will form 10% of the quality evaluation criteria will consist of the following: 1.Fair work – Create and retain high quality jobs Suppliers will need to demonstrate that they are providing opportunities for, and measuring and monitoring of, staff workforce conditions over time, including employee engagement, involvement in decision-making and satisfaction and adapting to any changes in the results, with clear processes for acting on issues identified 2.Fair work - Fair pay practices Suppliers will need to demonstrate that they provide payment of more than the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (as appropriate) to the contract workforce. Suppliers wishing to participate must email the Estates Team at Thomas.Griffin@armouries.org.uk to request the supplier questionnaire by 07 August 2026 at 12:00 and return it completed no later than 17 August 2026 at 17:00.
Due
17 Aug 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
072954-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 Aug 2026, 08:59
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Royal Armouries Museum
Id
GB-PPON-PCCZ-9656-MDZP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCCZ-9656-MDZP

Address

Street Address
Armouries Drive
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS10 1LT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE42

Contact

Name
Procurement Department
Telephone
+441132201946

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leeds · UKE42 · LS10 1LT · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 072954-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·