Estimated Value
Up to £1,446,741
Deadline
20 October 2025
Published
5 February 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. Ulster University is seeking tender responses for a contract to maintain and repair the fire alarm system in all these premises and this contract is designed to ensure that this duty is fulfilled, and that a fully functioning and operational fire alarm system is in place throughout.
It will be the Contractor's duty to carry out all repairs as and when required and meet the compliances. The Contractor shall provide to the University, routine servicing on each piece of fire alarm system equipment in accordance with the British Standard and the Manufacturer's Maintenance Schedule.
The Contractor shall carry out all repairs necessary as a result of both the planned maintenance servicing and break downs / call-outs of all equipment forming part of the fire alarm system and as detailed in this contract to maintain a fully functional system at all times on an all-inclusive basis on all campuses (i.e. at no extra cost to the University). Except for vandalism, accidental damage or misuse.
Regulations cited
- Procurement Act 2023
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Award Details
Dalkia Scotshield Limited
£1,446,741
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Rapid Agency (NI) Ltd
£1m
total awarded
- 2
GLASGIVEN CONTRACTS LIMITED
£25m
total awarded
- 3
ADVANCED OVERWATCH LIMITED
£233,894
total awarded
- 4
SKIDATA Ireland Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 24 Apr 2026ends 31 Aug 2032£3m
total awarded
- 5
Power NI Energy Limited
1 contract wonlatest 27 Nov 2025ends 31 Mar 2027£7m
total awarded
Rapid Agency (NI) Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Ulster UniversityKey Dates
Published
5 February 2026
Submission deadline
20 October 2025
Notice type
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