Fire Extinguishers & Suppression
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITEDEstimated Value
£917,799 – £0
Deadline
25 March 2026
Published
8 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Fire Extinguishers & Suppression KCS Procurement Services Y23025 Fire Safety Products & Associated Services
AI Analysis
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The UK government is looking to buy fire extinguishers and fire suppression equipment along with related services. This is a framework agreement managed by KCS Procurement Services, meaning the government is setting up an approved supplier list that they'll use to buy these products and services over time.
Requirements
- Must be able to supply fire extinguishers (portable and/or fixed systems)
- Must be able to supply fire suppression systems and equipment
- Must provide associated services (likely maintenance, inspection, and compliance testing)
- Suppliers must comply with UK fire safety regulations and British Standards (BS 5306 and similar standards for fire equipment are typical)
- Must hold appropriate certifications and insurance for fire safety product supply
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for detailed technical specifications, compliance certifications, and service level agreements.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply fire extinguishers of various types (dry powder, CO2, foam, water-based etc.)
- Supply and install fixed fire suppression systems (sprinklers, foam systems, or inert gas systems)
- Provide regular maintenance and servicing of fire equipment
- Conduct mandatory fire safety inspections and testing
- Provide compliance documentation and certification for installed systems
- Offer emergency response and replacement services if needed
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework agreement' — the government isn't buying a fixed amount now. Instead, they're creating a pre-approved list of suppliers they can call on to buy fire equipment when they need it. Winning the framework doesn't guarantee orders, but it puts you in position to win them.
- 2Look carefully in the full documents for 'Lot' or 'Category' breakdowns — you may be able to bid for just extinguishers, or just suppression systems, or both. You don't have to bid for everything.
- 3Check the 'call-off' or 'ordering' terms — understand how government departments will place orders with you (e.g. via email, through a portal, minimum order values).
- 4Fire equipment is heavily regulated — expect detailed questions about certifications, British Standards compliance, and your quality assurance processes. Have documentation ready.
- 5The contract description is very brief here. The real detail is in the full tender documents (usually a PDF specification or tender pack). Download and read these before deciding to bid — they'll specify technical specs, response times, and service standards.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small extinguisher supplier but not a systems installer, consider partnering with a larger firm or subcontracting as their supplier — this framework often needs both product and installation capability, and partnerships can help you compete.
- Fire safety is a compliance-critical area — emphasize your inspection response times, your maintenance record, and any customer testimonials in your bid. Government buyers care deeply about reliability here.
- Check if there's a 'social value' or 'social impact' scoring section in the tender criteria. If so, highlight any apprenticeships, local employment, or community fire safety programs you run — this can boost your score without competing purely on price.
Award Details
Chubb Fire & Security Limited
£917,799
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NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
8 June 2026
Submission deadline
25 March 2026
Notice type
Contract
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