Expired contract

Columbine Building - Optical beam smoke detection

Details

Supplier(s)
Wessex Fire and Security
Topic
Construction work
Published
9 March 2026

Tender description

The Columbine has already undergone significant upgrades to its fire detection systems, based on recommendations set out in a fire strategy for the building. However a remaining element of the works is the fitting of an optical beam smoke detection to enable early detection in the main hanger. ## Contract award

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published9 March 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date9 March 2026
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date20 March 2026

About the buyer

Isle of Wight Council governs the island as a local authority, and advertises its tender opportunities through the South East Business Portal. Contracts Finder lists opportunities above a set value threshold, while larger contracts appear on the Find a Tender Service. Suppliers register free on ProContract, the system behind that portal, to receive notifications of new opportunities. The same portal carries opportunities from local authorities across the South East region. Public Contract Regulations 2015 govern the council's tender processes. Every business gets a fair and equal chance to compete for its contracts.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Isle of Wight Council's contract awards have been in software and information systems, IT services and construction work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 45000000 · Construction work

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