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PR062025 - Fire Compartmentation & Fire Door Works

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Exeter City Council, pertained to the project titled "PR062025 - Fire Compartmentation & Fire Door Works". Classified under the construction sector with the CPV code 44000000, this contract involved improving fire compartmentation and replacing fire doors based on risk assessments, primarily targeting four-storey blocks of flats in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective, restricted procedure and reached the award stage, with Bell Group Limited being the awarded supplier. The contracting process commenced with tender submissions ending on 29 August 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2027, valued at approximately GBP 1.46 million.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in fire protection and door installations. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are especially well-suited to compete in such contracts due to the tender's suitability criteria, which support the engagement of smaller businesses. By participating in similar procurement processes, companies can expand their project portfolios, enhance their market reputation, and nurture potential long-term collaborations with public sector buyers like Exeter City Council. The contract also emphasizes the importance of compliance with safety standards, which can elevate a company's profile within this critical industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR062025 - Fire Compartmentation & Fire Door Works

Notice Description

The works required are passive fire protection/ compartmentation improvement works, repairs to and replacement of fire doors all as identified in Fire Risk Assessments. The works are to be largely delivered on a block height/risk basis, starting with blocks of flats 4 storeys in height

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-130042ad-0897-4381-a8cd-4a690e4d71cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b92b0c4-cc3b-48b0-adfe-713e01127533
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,804 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,458,804 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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