Tender

5013.EFM.JR.25 - Fire Stopping Works - Phase 5

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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17 Mar 2026 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for "5013.EFM.JR.25 - Fire Stopping Works - Phase 5," focusing on passive fire protection remedial works across internal fire lines and compartment floors within the building. This procurement falls under the industry category of fireproofing work. The open tender process is underway, with a procurement stage currently marked as a tender amendment, following initial publication on 17 March 2026. Interested parties have until 7 April 2026 to submit their tenders, with works set to commence on 6 May 2026 and conclude by 28 August 2026. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and allows Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in fireproofing and passive fire protection solutions. Firms capable of providing fire resistance services would find this contract advantageous for enhancing their portfolio and expanding their business operations. With a contract value of £315,000, businesses with expertise in remedial works with varying fire resistance requirements, as detailed in green and red markings denoting 30 and 60 minutes respectively on building plans, will be well-suited to compete. The University operates this procurement through an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible for businesses looking to grow within the fireproofing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5013.EFM.JR.25 - Fire Stopping Works - Phase 5

Notice Description

Dear Sirs, You are invited to tender for the above titled project. This is a open tender process following University University process. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. The brief description of the project is the works comprise of passive fire protection remedial works carried out across internal fire lines, as denoted in green and red (30 minutes and 60 minutes fire resistance) on the Plan Drawings, and compartment floors (60 minutes fire resistance) throughout the building. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. The tender documents provide full information, which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. . Additional information: The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract in Find a Tender Service or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Public Contract Regulations (as defined above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-656dabf5-0c33-443e-a5af-5aca40b6dd74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1805511e-03e8-4ad0-80cb-840b89426ce5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45343100 - Fireproofing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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