Trowbridge Town Council has published a procurement opportunity for fire alarms, intruder alarms & access control testing, maintenance and monitoring. with an estimated value of £50,000. The submission deadline is 18 May 2026, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-10, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

Trowbridge Town Council invites tenders from competent and qualified contractors for the provision of testing, maintenance and monitoring of: Fire alarms Intruder alarms Monitoring of Fire & Intruder Alarms Controlled Access Fire Extinguishers Annual Risk Assessments This service will be across 7 key council sites for an initial period of 3 years with the possibility to extend for a further 2 years. The Council is committed to ensuring the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors by maintaining full compliance with : BS9999 Approved Document B The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The contract will cover : The Civic, Stephens Place, BA14 8AH Trowbridge Museum, The Shires, BA14 8AT Longfield Community Centre, Weavers Drive BA14 7DZ Studley Green Community Centre, Lambrok Road, BA14 9HQ Walkers Yard, Trowbridge Park, BA14 7EF Bandstand, Trowbridge Park, BA14 7EF Trowbridge Cemetery, Downside View, BA14 7NN 2. Scope of Works The successful contractor will Provide the service and frequencies of service as required by law and in line with the appended schedule of services and schedule of responses. Detail your hourly rates in the schedule of responses to breakdowns. Note that Fire and Intruder Alarm activation calls will require priority 1 responses Provide a maintenance service to ensure that no fire or intruder alarm will be in fault or out of commission for more than 8 hours or overnight. Provide costs for remedial works resulting from annual risk assessments and breakdowns. The costs for remedial works resulting from client-initiated changes will be financed by the Trowbridge Town Council All work must be carried out in accordance with the standards in Section 1 above. 3. System Replacement It is possible that one or more of the systems may undergo complete replacement during the period of the contract. The Trowbridge Town Council reserves the right to remove that system from the contract and request open competitive p

Trowbridge Town Council is the contracting authority. The estimated value is £50,000 and the deadline is 18 May 2026. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to maintenance contractors, repair specialists, facilities managers. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold relevant trade certifications, public liability insurance.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, Trowbridge Town Council must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in maintenance & repair contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a £50,000 contract
• Relevant certifications: relevant trade certifications, public liability insurance
• Capacity to mobilise within Trowbridge Town Council’s required timeframe
• Ability to meet the 18 May 2026 submission deadline

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032638-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before 18 May 2026: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

Trowbridge Town Council will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing Trowbridge Town Council’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery
• Submit at least 24 hours before 18 May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires Trowbridge Town Council to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

What happens if I miss the 18 May 2026 deadline?

Late submissions are not accepted. The deadline is absolute. Submit at least 24 hours early.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032638-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by Trowbridge Town Council or the UK government.