Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
16 October 2026
38 days remaining
Published
4 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
Falmouth Exeter Plus (FXPlus) is looking to appoint a single contractor to carry out a range of Active Fire Safety services to the University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn). The contract will be for 36 months with the option to extend for a further period of 2 x 12 months at the agreement of both parties.
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FXPlus (Falmouth Exeter Plus) wants one contractor to provide active fire‑safety maintenance for its university campuses in Falmouth and Penryn for up to three years, with a possible two‑year extension.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Carry out routine inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm and detection systems on both campuses.
- Service and certify emergency lighting, fire exit signage and related power supplies.
- Maintain and service any fixed fire‑suppression equipment (e.g., sprinklers, extinguishers) as required.
- Provide written maintenance records, test certificates and compliance reports after each visit.
- Respond to breakdowns or fault calls within agreed response times.
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the ‘Scope of Work’ section – it will detail exactly which fire‑safety systems are covered and the frequency of visits.
- 2Check the ‘Contract Period’ and ‘Extension’ clauses to understand how many years you’ll be committed to and the notice periods for ending the contract.
- 3Identify any mandatory certifications (e.g., BS 5839, ISO 45001) in the full tender pack – even if not listed here they are usually required for fire‑safety work.
- 4Pay attention to the ‘Evaluation Criteria’ – many public contracts score on price, technical competence and social value, so you’ll need to address each.
- 5Note any required insurances (public liability, professional indemnity) and the minimum financial thresholds for the contractor.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider teaming up with a specialist fire‑safety subcontractor to meet any technical gaps while keeping the lead contract under your SME.
- Highlight any local knowledge of the university campuses or previous work with educational institutions – this can boost your social‑value score.
- If the contract value is high, propose a phased approach or a pilot period to demonstrate capability before the full 36‑month term.
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Falmouth Exeter PlusKey Dates
Published
4 September 2026
Submission deadline
16 October 2026
Notice type
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