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Fire Safety and Compliance - Risk Assessments, Inspections and Surveys

Reading Borough Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has awarded a contract for "Fire Safety and Compliance - Risk Assessments, Inspections and Surveys." The procurement falls under the fire-prevention services category, with the work centred in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contracting process is an award stage, completed through an open procedure above the threshold. The tender concluded on 26th May 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The procurement was initially active on 1st August 2025 and published on 27th March 2026. Valued at £600,000, the tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fire safety industry to form long-term collaborations with public sector entities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth by engaging in essential fire-risk assessment and compliance tasks. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire-prevention services are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, and inspections of fire doors at flat entrances and communal areas. With a contract value of £600,000, the project can provide a stable revenue stream over several years, enhancing business viability and expertise within the fire safety industry. The opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to increase their exposure within the public sector and expand their portfolio through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety and Compliance - Risk Assessments, Inspections and Surveys

Notice Description

Fire risk assessments Building Fabric Fire compartmentation surveys Fire door (flat entrance and communal) inspections.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5da91a8c-3abb-417c-ad27-d0aeb5dea5b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c45eac-0b5d-4b8b-b271-f6afbf816951
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
Reading Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DDS (International) Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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