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MEDIUM RISE COMMUNAL FIRE DOOR INSPECTIONS

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Sheffield City Council, titled "Medium Rise Communal Fire Door Inspections," falls under the "Fire doors" industry category. This project involves comprehensive surveys to communal fire doors, requiring the formation of a detailed, asset-tagged database. The procurement stage has reached the "Award" phase, with Ventro Group Ltd being the successful supplier. This contract spans from 2nd March 2026 to 3rd July 2026, and the inspections will be conducted in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 27th February 2026, with the award being announced on 19th March 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, allowing for a streamlined selection of qualified suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in fire safety inspections, data collection, and asset management solutions. The project requires an in-depth database of communal fire doors, complete with compliance status and unique QR-coded asset tags, which makes it an attractive proposition for businesses adept at handling statutory inspections and maintenance planning. The contract presents an opportunity for business growth in the fire safety sector and opens avenues for future investment decisions based on the gathered data. Ventro Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, is well-suited to leverage this contract into further business development within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEDIUM RISE COMMUNAL FIRE DOOR INSPECTIONS

Notice Description

The project is surveys to communal fire doors to provide a complete, accurate and asset-tagged database of communal fire doors, including: * Location * Compliance Status * Condition * Unique QR-coded asset tags * A fully updated master address list with all associated asset data. * An analog dataset capable of supporting ongoing statutory inspections, maintenance planning and future investment decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b98cec-17a8-4abd-964f-829c6a9afaf6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,978 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENTRO GROUP

Further Information

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