Supply, Installation and Servicing of Fire Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
3 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Supply, Installation and Servicing of Fire Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment across VIVID's housing stock. Call-off from EEM framework 'Fire & Fire Intruder Alarm and Fire protection equipment'.
AI Analysis
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VIVID (a housing provider) needs a contractor to supply, install, and maintain fire alarms and fire protection equipment across their rental properties. This is a call-off contract from an existing government framework called EEM, which means you're bidding against pre-approved suppliers.
Requirements
- Must be registered on the EEM framework for 'Fire & Fire Intruder Alarm and Fire protection equipment'
- Must hold relevant fire safety certifications and qualifications (check full tender for specifics)
- Must comply with UK fire safety regulations and Building Regulations
- Must have experience installing and servicing fire alarm systems in residential properties
- Insurance requirements will be specified in full tender documents
- No specific requirements listed in the notice beyond framework membership — check the full tender documents for detailed qualifications, certifications, and compliance standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply fire alarm systems suitable for residential housing stock
- Install fire alarm equipment across multiple VIVID properties
- Provide ongoing servicing and maintenance of all installed fire protection equipment
- Respond to call-offs as VIVID requests additional work across their housing portfolio
- Ensure all installations meet current fire safety standards and Building Regulations
How to Read This Tender
- 1Understand what 'call-off from EEM framework' means: VIVID will order from you as needed, rather than all work happening at once. You're bidding to be on their approved supplier list.
- 2Check if you're already on the EEM framework — if not, you may need to join it first before bidding for this specific work. This is a prerequisite, not something this tender covers.
- 3Look for the pricing schedule carefully: fire alarm contracts often require fixed unit prices for supply, installation labour, and servicing visits. Be precise with your rates.
- 4Identify the geographic scope: confirm which VIVID properties will need coverage (postcodes, number of sites, property types). This affects your installation costs and logistics.
- 5Fire safety is heavily regulated: ensure you understand which standards apply (BS 5839, Building Regulations Part B, etc.) and confirm your team is certified to install to those standards.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not on the EEM framework yet, contact the framework provider to understand the application process — this contract requires pre-approval, so don't waste time bidding without it.
- Consider highlighting any social value benefits in your bid: can you train local engineers, offer apprenticeships, or commit to carbon-neutral service visits? Housing providers increasingly score this.
- Partner with a larger fire safety firm if you lack scale: call-off contracts spread work over time, so subcontracting parts of the installation or servicing to a specialist could strengthen your bid while managing risk.
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Key Dates
Published
3 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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Source
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