Active Fire

Active fire safety is essential for public sector organisations who must ensure the safety of their buildings and occupants, whilst maintaining compliance with legislation like the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

Covering all aspects of active fire protection, including the supply and installation of fire products, consultancy and ongoing servicing, our active fire procurement service helps your organisation ensure your properties are compliant and your tenants or occupants are safe.

At NHC Procurement, we support businesses in procuring active fire solutions to uphold high standards of building safety and protect people through the detection and prevention of fire.

What is the Active Fire Framework?

The Active Fire Framework is a national framework for public sector and housing organisations who must ensure fire safety in properties to protect tenants and other individuals. Our framework is designed with flexibility and innovation in mind to ensure our members can access trusted suppliers for a range of active fire services, covering everything from fire detection systems to emergency lighting and consultancy services.

It makes active fire procurement easy, with national coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. No matter where you operate, our appointed supply partners deliver high-quality, compliant active fire solutions to support your business.

Live until 2030, the Active Fire Framework provides a safer future, ensuring safer buildings and stronger protection for the people who use them every day.

NHC Procurement also offers a Passive Fire Safety.

Our Active Fire Solutions

At NHC Procurement, we offer a range of solutions to support public sector organisations with the procurement process, including both framework solutions and dynamic solutions.

The Active Fire Framework comprises three lots which cover supply and installation, consultancy and servicing to meet active fire safety regulations, including BS 9991:2024 Fire Safety Standard, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

Depending on the support you require, our active fire procurement can support you in obtaining and installing life-saving fire equipment, conducting risk assessments and maintaining fire safety tools.

Fire Products: Supply and Installation

Lot 1: Fire Products – Supply and Installation comprises nine sub-lots which include cover several pieces of life-saving equipment which can detect, stop and prevent fires.

Under this lot, you can obtain services to support with the supply and installation of fire detection equipment as well as a range of systems to prevent the spread of fire, including smoke control, sprinkler and misting systems.

Other fire products which can be supplied and installed under this lot include fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire escape products and defibrillators. Fire alarm monitoring also falls under this lot.

Consultancy

Lot 2: Consultancy focuses on providing consultancy services to ensure the safety of your building and internal fire systems.

Sub-lots include fire risk assessments and fire risk inspections to identify any hazards in your property. Fire engineering can also be obtained under this lot, with a specialist ensuring systems within your building can effectively detect, control and extinguish a fire.

Servicing

Ensuring all fire equipment is maintained and serviced at regular intervals is critical, with these active fire solutions obtained under Lot 3: Servicing.

Covering all aspects of maintenance for emergency lighting, fire damper and fire collar, extinguishers, defibrillators and fire escape products, as well as servicing and maintaining sprinkler and misting systems, the active fire services under this lot are essential to the safe operation of your buildings and safety of your tenants.

This framework allows our members to procure a range of active fire solutions to from a list of approved suppliers who have extensive experience in active fire protection.

Benefits of this Framework

At NHC Procurement, our Active Fire Framework is designed to provide comprehensive active fire solutions for your building and to help you ensure the safety of occupants and the public.

The benefits of procuring active fire services through this framework include:

• ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and other legal frameworks
• providing a cost-effective, comprehensive solution for your fire safety needs
• offering national coverage to ensure support no matter where you are basedHow NHC Procurement’s Active Fire solutions can help

Whether you are a supplier or member at NHC Procurement, we are here to support your procurement challenges and guide you to a trusted, cost-effective service.

We’re here to make things easier for you as you procure active fire solutions. Whether you want us to handle everything or just need a little support, our team will provide a reliable, efficient and collaborative solution that’s perfectly tailored to your active fire protection needs.

Contact us or complete our enquiry form today to see how we can support your journey to better active fire safety.

Active Fire Protection FAQs

What is active fire protection?

Active fire protection refers to systems and measures designed to detect, control and respond to fire incidents automatically or manually. This includes fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, emergency lighting and fire suppression systems. Active fire solutions are essential for protecting people, property and business continuity by helping to identify and contain fire risks quickly and effectively.

Why is active fire protection important?

Active fire protection plays a critical role in reducing the risk of injury, property damage and operational disruption in the event of a fire. Properly maintained systems can provide early warning, support safe evacuation and help contain or extinguish fires before they escalate. Effective active fire safety measures also support compliance with fire safety legislation and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safe environments for occupants, employees and visitors.

NHC Procurement also offers a Passive Fire Safety.

How can I ensure my organisation meets regulatory standards?

Organisations can ensure compliance by carrying out regular fire risk assessments, maintaining active fire systems and working with qualified, accredited contractors. Active fire safety regulations place clear responsibilities on duty holders to ensure appropriate fire detection, alarm and suppression measures are in place and properly maintained. Using compliant active fire procurement routes and experienced fire safety specialists can help organisations meet current regulatory requirements while ensuring systems remain effective, reliable and fit for purpose.