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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£575,000,000

Active Fire Framework 2025

Awarded to ABCA Systems, Acivico Ltd, Ashley McDonough Group +25 more

Northern Housing Consortium Ltd(buyer)

Published
Published 31 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 15 September 2025

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Northern Housing Consortium Ltd awarded a framework agreement for active fire products and services to 28 suppliers, with a total contract value of £510.91 million awarded on 8 December 2025. The framework covers fire risk assessments, inspections, equipment testing, fire products (detectors, sprinklers, extinguishers, emergency lighting), servicing and maintenance, and remedial works, structured across four lots: fire products supply and installation, consultancy, servicing, and fully managed services.

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Lots (22)

  • Sub-Lot 1.1 Fire Detection

    Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection systems to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to provide early detection of fire incidents to protect life and property. Purpose The purpose of the fire detection system is to: •Detect fire incidents at the earliest possible stage. •Alert occupants and emergency services promptly. •Facilitate safe evacuation and firefighting efforts. •Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

    £19,950,000Won by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by EFT SystemsWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by Solid State SecurityWon by The Wiggett GroupWon by Ventro LimitedWon by ABCA Systems
  • LOT 4: FULLY MANAGED SERVICE

    Must be able to undertake ALL activities detailed within those LOTs/Sub-Lots either directly or through carefully selected sub-contractors or consortia arrangements

    £60,000,000
  • SUB-LOT 1.2: SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

    Supply and installation of smoke control systems to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to provide effective smoke control to facilitate safe evacuation and fire suppression efforts. Purpose The purpose of this specification is to: •Supply high-quality manual and automatic smoke control products. •Ensure proper installation and functionality of these products. •Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

    £49,850,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by Solid State Security
  • SUB-LOT 1.3: SPRINKLER SYSTEM

    The requirements for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sprinkler systems to ensure fire protection for the specified premises. The purpose of this specification is to: •Supply high-quality sprinkler systems to suppress or extinguish fire to protect life and property •Ensure proper installation and functionality of these products. •Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

    £49,850,000Won by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Ventro Limited
  • SUB-LOT 1.4: MISTING SYSTEM

    Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of misting systems to ensure fire protection for the specified premises. The purpose is to: •Supply high-quality misting systems to suppress or extinguish fire to protect life and property •Ensure proper installation and functionality of these products. •Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

    £39,900,000Won by Fieldway Compliance Limited
  • SUB-LOT 1.5: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    The requirements for the supply of fire extinguishers to ensure adequate fire protection for the specified premises.

    £9,975,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by EFT SystemsWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Jackson Fire & SecurityWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by Secureshield LimitedWon by Ventro Limited
  • SUB-LOT 1.6: EMERGENCY LIGHTING (SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION)

    The requirements for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of emergency lighting systems to ensure safe evacuation during power outages or emergencies.

    £49,850,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by EFT SystemsWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by Solid State SecurityWon by The Wiggett GroupWon by Ventro Limited
  • SUB-LOT 1.7 FIRE ALARM MONITORING

    The requirements for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a fire alarm monitoring system to ensure continuous surveillance and prompt response to fire incidents.

    £9,975,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by EFT SystemsWon by ION Facilities ManagementWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by Solid State SecurityWon by Syncro Fire and SecurityWon by Ventro Limited
  • SUB-LOT 1.8: FIRE ESCAPE PRODUCTS

    The supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of fire escape products to ensure safe evacuation during emergencies.

    £19,950,000Won by Briggs Fire and Security
  • SUB-LOT 1.9: DEFIBRILLATOR

    The supply of defibrillators to ensure their proper operation and availability in case of cardiac emergencies.

    £19,950,000Won by Chubb Fire and Security
  • Sub-Lot 2.1: Fire Risk Assessments

    The requirements for conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate risks, and implement measures to mitigate these risks. The requirements of an FRA are to ensure that it assists member organisations to meet their obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The purpose of the FRA is to: •Identify fire hazards and risks within the premises. •Evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures. •Recommend improvements to enhance fire safety. •Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards

    £7,182,500Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Acivico LtdWon by Xomni LimitedWon by Firntec LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Hydrock ConsultantsWon by Maze Fire ConsultingWon by Pennington ChoicesWon by Storm TempestWon by Tersus LimitedWon by Solid State Security
  • SUB-LOT 2.2: FIRE RISK INSPECTIONS

    The requirements for conducting Fire Risk Inspections (FRI) to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to identify potential fire hazards, evaluate risks, and implement measures to mitigate these risks. The purpose of the FRI is to: •Physically inspect buildings to identify fire hazards and risks within the premises or to evaluate the risk relating to specific incidents, changes to buildings or building design. •Evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures. •Recommend improvements to enhance fire safety. •Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

    £7,182,500Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Acivico LtdWon by Xomni LimitedWon by Firntec LimitedWon by Hydrock ConsultantsWon by Maze Fire ConsultingWon by Pennington ChoicesWon by Solid State SecurityWon by Tersus LimitedWon by Harmony Fire Limited
  • SUB-LOT 2.3: FIRE ENGINEERING

    The requirements for Active Fire Engineering (AFE) to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings and facilities. The goal is to design, implement, and maintain effective fire protection systems. Purpose The purpose of the AFE is to: •Provide advice and guidance on areas of complex fire safety •Design fire protection systems that prevent, detect, and respond to fires aligned to the advice. •Ensure the effectiveness of fire safety measures. •Comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

    £7,182,500Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Xomni LimitedWon by Firntec LimitedWon by Hydrock ConsultantsWon by Maze Fire ConsultingWon by Solid State SecurityWon by Acivico Ltd
  • SUB-LOT 3.1: FIRE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

    The requirements for the servicing and maintenance of fire protection systems to ensure their proper operation and compliance with safety standards.

    £49,850,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Ashley McDonough GroupWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by RGE Services LimitedWon by The Wiggett GroupWon by Ventro LimitedWon by Acivico Ltd
  • SUB-LOT 3.2: FIRE SAFETY, MINOR AND REMEDIAL WORKS

    The requirements for fire safety and remedial works to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and enhance the overall safety of the premises

    £59,825,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Ashley McDonough GroupWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by RGE Services LimitedWon by The Wiggett GroupWon by Ventro Limited
  • SUB-LOT 3.3: EMERGENCY LIGHTING

    The requirements for the maintenance of emergency lighting systems to ensure safe evacuation during power outages or emergencies.

    £34,912,500Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by Churches Fire Security LtdWon by DFP Services LtdWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by RGE Services LimitedWon by The Wiggett GroupWon by Ventro LimitedWon by Ashley McDonough Group
  • SUB-LOT 3.4: FIRE DAMPER AND FIRE COLLAR MAINTENANCE

    The requirements for the maintenance of fire dampers and fire collars to ensure their proper operation and compliance with fire safety standards.

    £5,700,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Ashley McDonough GroupWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Neo Property SolutionsWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by R J UrmsonWon by RGE Services LimitedWon by Solid State SecurityWon by Ventro LimitedWon by Chubb Fire and Security
  • SUB-LOT 3.5: FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE

    Outlines the requirements for maintenance and servicing of fire extinguishers to assist the suppression of fire in the event of an emergency.

    £9,975,000Won by ABCA SystemsWon by Briggs Fire and SecurityWon by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by DFP Services LtdWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by ION Facilities ManagementWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by RGE Services LimitedWon by Secureshield LimitedWon by Ventro LimitedWon by Ashley McDonough Group
  • SUB-LOT 3.6 MAINTENANCE OF DEFIBRILLATORS

    Outlines the requirements for the maintenance of defibrillators to ensure their proper operation and availability in case of cardiac emergencies

    £49,850,000Won by Chubb Fire and Security
  • SUB-LOT 3.7: FIRE ESCAPE PRODUCTS

    Outlines the requirements for the maintenance of fire escape products to ensure safe evacuation during emergencies.

    £4,090,000
  • SUB-LOT 3.8: SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

    Outlines the procedures for the regular service and maintenance of sprinkler systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards

    £5,000,000Won by Chubb Fire and SecurityWon by Churches Fire Security LtdWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by RGE Services LimitedWon by Secureshield LimitedWon by Solid State SecurityWon by Syncro Fire and SecurityWon by Ventro Limited
  • SUB-LOT 3.9: MISTING SYSTEMS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

    Outlines the procedures for the regular service and maintenance of misting systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.

    £5,000,000Won by Churches Fire Security LtdWon by Fieldway Compliance LimitedWon by Harmony Fire LimitedWon by Openview Security SolutionsWon by Secureshield LimitedWon by Solid State SecurityWon by Ventro Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£575,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
31 July 2025
Questions by
9 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Emergency lighting equipmentFire-detection systemsFire-alarm systemsSecurity, fire-fighting, police and defence equipmentEmergency and security equipmentFirefighting, rescue and safety equipmentSmoke-detection apparatusSprinkler systems+7 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£510,910,000
Award date
8 December 2025
Contract period
2 January 2026 → 2 January 2030
Winners
  • ABCA Systems
  • Acivico Ltd
  • Ashley McDonough Group
  • Briggs Fire and Security
  • Chubb Fire and Security
  • Churches Fire Security Ltd
  • DFP Services Ltd
  • EFT Systems
  • Fieldway Compliance Limited
  • Firntec Limited
  • Harmony Fire Limited
  • Hydrock Consultants
  • ION Facilities Management
  • Jackson Fire & Security
  • Maze Fire Consulting
  • Neo Property Solutions
  • Openview Security Solutions
  • Pennington Choices
  • R J Urmson
  • RGE Services Limited
  • Secureshield Limited
  • Solid State Security
  • Storm Tempest
  • Syncro Fire and Security
  • Tersus Limited
  • The Wiggett Group
  • Ventro Limited
  • Xomni Limited

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  1. Contract

    27 January 2026

  2. Contract

    16 December 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    31 July 2025

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