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MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks'

Awarded to Smartec Integrated Systems Ltd, Sureserve Compliance Fire Ltd

Maidstone Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 13 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 10 February 2026
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Overview

Maidstone Borough Council has procured a contract to deliver fire safety and protection services across its housing portfolio of flatted accommodation blocks. The scope requires ensuring full compliance with statutory fire safety regulations alongside delivering a proactive maintenance and testing regime. The contract has been awarded to Smartec Integrated Systems Ltd and Sureserve Compliance Fire Ltd for a total value of £140,485.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 January 2026
Questions by
3 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Burglar and fire alarmsFire-detection systemsFire-alarm systemsEmergency and security equipmentFirefighting, rescue and safety equipmentFirefighting equipmentFire extinguishersMiscellaneous fire-protection equipment+6 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£140,485
Award date
9 July 2026
Contract period
2 March 2026 → 2 March 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
2 August 2031
Bids received
14
Winners
  • Smartec Integrated Systems Ltd
  • Sureserve Compliance Fire Ltd

This contract ends on 2 March 2029, or 2 August 2031 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

14

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Cost40%
  • Quality50%
  • Interview10%

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Market context

Typical award in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

£112,389

Median of 1,595 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 25% above the median.

Maidstone Borough Council in the last 12 months

20

contracts awarded, worth £39,635,685 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Cancellation

    13 July 2026

  2. Contract

    10 July 2026

  3. Contract

    14 April 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    13 January 2026

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