Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University Of Edinburgh · Body governed by public law
- Suppliers
- OCS Technical Services Limited, FMS Fire and Security Ltd SME
- Value
- £10,000,000 across 2 lots
- Procedure
- Restricted procedure
- Sector
- Electrical equipment & lighting · Fire-alarm systems (CPV 31625200)
- Region
- Scotland
- Official notice
- 054391-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date28 May 2026
- Published9 Jun 2026Published 12 days after the contract date
Description
The University of Edinburgh has appointed a single supplier to provide general & reactive maintenance of fire alarms and associated services, and planned fire alarm works for Lot 1: Central & Accommodation Area. The Contract has been awarded following an openly advertised Restricted Procedure (two-stage tender process).
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarms & Associated Services - General and Reactive Maintenance, and Planned Works: Central & Accommodation Area | OCS Technical Services Limited | £5.5m |
| Fire Alarms & Associated Services - General and Reactive Maintenance, and Planned Works: Science & Engineering, and Meds & Vets Areas | FMS Fire and Security Ltd SME | £4.5m |
About the suppliers
OCS Technical Services Limited: every public contract they have won.
FMS Fire and Security Ltd: every public contract they have won.