VMREF0017 - Fire and Intruder Alarms Maintenance and Repairs - Abbey MAT

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

Published: Jan 5, 2026

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

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Awarded to ADT Fire and Security Plc — £70,955

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About This Opportunity

Supplies contract award: VMREF0017 - Fire and Intruder Alarms Maintenance and Repairs - Abbey. By HEART Academies TRUST in United Kingdom, security & defence.

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 130,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

PLEASE NOTE, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR SUPPLIERS THAT ARE AUTHORISED TO WORK ON MANAGED PROTOCOL PANELS INCLUDING FIRECLASS PANELS (E.G. FIRECLASS FC708D).

This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by Abbey Multi Academy Trust to procure a long term contract for Fire and Intruder Alarms Maintenance and Repairs across all schools via the DPS for the provision of goods and services to drive social impact and improvement.

The contract should cover both the maintenance and monitoring of both the Fire and Intruder systems.

The following are essential requirements for all suppliers:

• The supplier must be accredited with relevant industry bodies such as NSI, BAFE, etc.

• The supplier must be able to offer access to Nimbus (or equivalent software) to provide a centralised platform for monitoring fire alarm faults and related data.

• The supplier must be authorised to work on managed protocol panels including Fireclass panels (e.g. Fireclass FC708D). Evidence of this authorisation will need to be submitted before Contract Award.

• The supplier must offer 24/7 support with a 4-hour call out service to ensure prompt response to any issues and minimise potential risks or downtime.

• The supplier must provide a dedicated account manager to act as a primary point of contact.

The tasks required as part of this contract include but are not limited to:

• Help desk support (must be 24/365)

• Technician availability (must be 24/365)

• Prompt response times to emergency call outs (4 hour maximum)

• Planned routine inspections

• 2 services per year for both Fire and Intruder systems (minimum 1 Intruder service and 2 Fire services per year must be in person)

• Minor adjustments

• Warranty for additionally fitted equipment (minimum 12 months)

• Review of fire and security requirements. CPV: Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment (51100000). Procedure: Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 5, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: VMREF0017. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About HEART ACADEMIES TRUST

HEART ACADEMIES TRUST has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: April 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference VMREF0017 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to ADT Fire and Security Plc. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by HEART ACADEMIES TRUST in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

ADT Fire and Security Plc was awarded the contract for £70,955. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.