Fire suppression specialist Detect & Protect Limited has secured a major contract to deliver a full high-rise fire sprinkler retrofit at Hawke Tower in Lewisham, London, further strengthening its reputation for delivering complex fire safety schemes across the UK.
The project, awarded by valued client Mulalley, will see the 20-storey residential tower—comprising 92 flats—undergo a comprehensive fire suppression upgrade. Works are scheduled to commence in January 2026, with completion expected by June 2026.
Under the scope of the contract, Detect & Protect will deliver a complete end-to-end package, including the installation of fire sprinklers, a sprinkler monitoring system, boxing and containment solutions (Pendock), fire stopping, core drilling and full project management. The scheme represents a technically demanding retrofit within an occupied high-rise environment, requiring careful coordination, resident safety management and specialist delivery expertise.
The award highlights Detect & Protect’s growing standing within the fire suppression sector as a trusted contractor capable of taking on challenging retrofit projects. High-rise sprinkler retrofits present significant logistical and technical hurdles, from restricted access and live residential settings to stringent compliance requirements. Successfully securing and delivering such schemes demonstrates the company’s quality-led approach and reliability.
Founded with a clear focus on life safety, Detect & Protect provides specialist fire suppression, detection and protection services across residential, commercial and public sector projects. The business is known for its collaborative working style, technical competence and commitment to meeting the highest safety and regulatory standards, particularly within the post-Grenfell building safety landscape.
The Hawke Tower win also reflects a strong pipeline of secured work for the business, spanning both retrofit and new build schemes nationwide. As demand for high-rise fire safety upgrades continues to grow, Detect & Protect’s latest contract positions the company firmly as a go-to partner for complex, safety-critical fire suppression projects.
With works set to begin in early 2026, the Hawke Tower scheme marks another significant milestone in Detect & Protect’s continued growth and delivery of industry-leading fire safety solutions.
