Tender: Active Fire Safety Systems Inspection, Maintenance and Remedial Works – bpha Residential Portfolio

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Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association (bpha) is seeking a supplier to deliver the inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance and repair of active fire safety systems across its residential property portfolio. Systems in scope include fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, smoke ventilation and dampers, and dry risers, and the contract also covers a 24-hour emergency call-out service, compliance data and reporting, and waking watch and temporary works. The appointed provider will work with bpha’s asset management system and contact centre and will be managed through a performance framework of key performance indicators. The contract starts on 1 April 2027 for an initial term of three years, with options to extend by two years and then by one year to a maximum of six years; work will be ordered as and when required and bpha does not guarantee any volume or value of work. The procurement uses a competitive flexible procedure in two stages: stage one requires a pass/fail Procurement Specific Questionnaire and a scored Quality Schedule with at least four bidders shortlisted; in stage two shortlisted bidders receive the full specification, pricing and contract documents, submit tenders and attend interview. A Bidders’ Briefing will be held on Microsoft Teams on 23 November 2026.