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    ContractsFR-A Block Aged Detection Changeout to Self-Test System
    Awarded contract

    FR-A Block Aged Detection Changeout to Self-Test System

    Awarded
    £34k
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    Replace aged FR-A block detection equipment with modern self-test system per DEF STAN 30574.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 23 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £34k
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £34,018
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • DM
      Defensor Maintenance Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    23 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity involves the replacement of aged detection equipment in the FR-A block with a modern self-test capable system, in accordance with DEF STAN 30574 specifications. The work requires installation and integration of new detection components that meet current military standards for reliability and self-diagnostic functionality. Suppliers should have experience with aerospace detection systems, compliance with defense specifications, and capability to conduct system integration and testing to ensure seamless transition from legacy equipment.

    Track record

    6 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In facilities management, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND has awarded 6 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Defensor Maintenance Limited2× · 33%
    2. KSCM Limited1× · 17%
    3. OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED1× · 17%
    4. F.P.HURLEY & SONS LIMITED1× · 17%
    5. Prefect Controls Limited1× · 17%

    Across facilities management, the most active winners are NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED NHSSC SCCL, TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE UK LTD, NHS ENGLAND — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d266

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