Fire safety tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 3 live fire safety tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers fire alarms, fire doors, fire risk assessments and sprinklers contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 3 live fire safety tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Typically £200k (stated in 1 of 3)
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 3
Accreditations and registrations
02Live fire safety tenders in Scotland
- Maintenance and Repair of CCTV, Door Entry & Fire Alarm Systems 2026-2028Loreburn Housing AssociationScotlandNot statedCloses 4 days
- Servicing & Maintenance of Fire Suppression Systems Framework AgreementSouth Ayrshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 21 daysFramework
- Service, Maintenance and Reactive Repair of Sprinkler, Gas Suppression, Dry Riser and Fire Hydrants to various commercial premises 2027 - 2029East Renfrewshire CouncilScotland£400kCloses 28 days
03Who is buying
- Loreburn Housing Association 1 live tender
- South Ayrshire Council 1 live tender
- East Renfrewshire Council 1 live tender
04Fire safety contracts: common questions
How many fire safety tenders are live in Scotland?
3 right now, from 3 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in fire safety contracts?
Where a minimum turnover is stated (1 of the 3 notices we have read), it is typically £200k. The accreditation or registration named most often is Professional or trade register enrolment. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win fire safety contracts?
Often, yes. 0 of the 3 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Security & fire
Guarding contracts usually require SIA-licensed staff and often SIA Approved Contractor status. For CCTV, alarms and fire systems, buyers commonly look for NSI or SSAIB approval, or BAFE for fire. Check these early: they take months to get.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.