COV - Quotation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair and Installation of Fall Arrest Systems, Fixed Ladders and Guardrails 2026

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process titled "COV - Quotation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair and Installation of Fall Arrest Systems, Fixed Ladders and Guardrails 2026", classified under the industry category "Ladders". This award phase was finalised on 3rd July 2026, with the contract set to run from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2030. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure (below threshold) in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is aimed at the services category and was specifically designed to accommodate SMEs, providing a budget of £90,000 GBP for the winning supplier, Central (High Rise) Ltd.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and installation of safety systems such as guardrails and fixed ladders. SMEs in particular stand to benefit, given the procurement's alignment with smaller-scale enterprises, fostering growth by enabling them to service a public sector entity like Coventry City Council. Companies with expertise in safety system inspections, repairs, and installations are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities, as there is a growing demand for maintaining infrastructure safety in public spaces. Those looking to expand their portfolio within the West Midlands area should note future opportunities with similar requirements.

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Notice Title

COV - Quotation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair and Installation of Fall Arrest Systems, Fixed Ladders and Guardrails 2026

Notice Description

Please note this is a contract award notice. Coventry city council ran a below threshold procurement for the maintenance and repair of guard rails, fall arrest systems and fixed ladders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28b1ec26-f851-469c-871a-52256b71aa16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4bac90-fa6f-4543-9817-e1392b345aa2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

44423200 - Ladders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL (HIGH RISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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