Supply & Installation of Protec Replacement Fire Alarm Equipment at University Hospital of Wales

Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market that they have awarded a contract for the provision of a partial upgrade of the existing Protec fire alarm system equipment as a one off purchase Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system. The requirement is necessary to ensure that the site's fire alarm infrastructure remains operational, reliable and appropriately maintained. Fire alarm systems are a critical life safety system that requires appropriate replacement to prevent deterioration and reliability of the system. Failure to replace equipment when required could result in defects within the fire alarm system remaining unresolved and could affect the reliability of the site's fire detection. The requirement therefore supports the continued operation and maintenance of the site's life-safety systems in order to meet its fire safety and health and safety responsibilities.

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

Harry Davies

harry.davies6@wales.nhs.uk

Contract period

11 Nov 2026 → 31 Mar 2027

Value incl. VAT

£396k

Category

goods

Awarded suppliers

• PROTEC FIRE DETECTION PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY · GB-PPON-PGZZ-6269-GGPV · UKD46, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

Protec are the only supplier capable of supplying and installing the replacement equipment, re-commissioning of the equipment on the current bespoke closed protocol system.