What does the Active Fire Safety lot cover?

The Active Fire Safety Lot covers a wide range of active fire safety systems and associated works across residential and non-residential public sector buildings.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Fire evacuation systems
• Refuge intercom systems
• Smoke alarms
• Emergency lighting systems
• Firefighting equipment
• Sprinkler systems
• Wet risers
• Dry risers
• Automatic opening vents (AOVs)
• Repair, servicing and maintenance of fire safety equipment
• Installation and upgrade of fire protection systems

Services may be procured as standalone works or as part of wider fire safety programmes, supporting both planned compliance activity and responsive requirements.

Supporting Life Safety and Compliance

Active fire safety systems play a vital role in protecting lives and enabling safe evacuation during an incident. This Lot supports a proactive approach to fire safety, helping members ensure systems are correctly specified, installed and maintained in line with regulatory requirements.

By accessing specialist suppliers through a compliant framework, members can manage fire safety risk effectively while maintaining clear audit trails and assurance.

What are the key features & benefits?

• Fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Covers a full range of active fire safety systems and equipment
• Supports installation, servicing, maintenance and testing
• Suitable for housing, healthcare, education and wider public sector estates
• Flexible procurement routes including direct award and mini-competition
• Access to experienced, pre-qualified fire safety specialists
• Supports ongoing fire safety compliance and risk management
• Suitable for works in occupied and high-risk buildings
• Standardised framework terms reduce procurement time and complexity
• Social value is embedded into all call-off contracts