Maintenance of Life Critical Fire Alarm Systems and AFD Equipment

What the buyer is asking for

This ITT has been issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services (hosted by the Velindre NHS Trust) “NWSSP” on behalf of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB who shall enter into the Agreement. You are being invited to tender under the open procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Procurement will result in the award of a sole supplier contract (Agreement). Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) requires a fully comprehensive fire alarm system maintenance contract and testing, monitoring support service across its healthcare, administrative and community estate. The service shall ensure that all fire alarm systems, ancillary accessories and equipment remain fully operational, compliant with relevant legislation and standards, and capable of supporting patient, staff and public safety. The estate comprises acute hospitals, community hospitals, health centres, clinics, administrative buildings and specialist diagnostic facilities. The contract shall include Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing 100% of CTMUHBs Automatic Fire Detection (AFD) equipment,, reactive maintenance, emergency call-out support, maintenance of fire alarm monitoring equipment and Nimbus Gateway infrastructure, associated certification, and management reporting. The Contractor shall provide sufficient resources, suitably trained personnel, systems software and specialist equipment to maintain the integrity of CTMUHBs AFD systems and maintain service continuity throughout the contract period.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 40%qualityTechnical
• 10%qualitySocial Value
• 50%priceCommercial

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• economic

  As per tender documentation.

• technical

  As per tender documentation.

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published7 days ago

   14 Sept 2026, 14:33 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 15 days

   7 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 21 days

   12 Oct 2026, 13:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 46 days

   6 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice14 Sept 2026, 14:33 BST086929-2026

Documents

• Bidders must provide their submission electronically via the appointed e-procurement portal, etenderwales, via the following reference - itt_127362 - Maintenance of Life Critical Fire Alarm Systems and AFD Equipment
• Bidders must provide their submission electronically via the appointed e-procurement portal, etenderwales, via the following reference - itt_127362 - Maintenance of Life Critical Fire Alarm Systems and AFD Equipment
• Tender notice on Find a Tender