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Fire Safety remediation works (Group 2)

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fire Safety remediation works (Group 2)" has been led by Ipswich Borough Council, aiming to ensure compliance with fire safety standards at sheltered schemes. This tender, classified under the installation services of fire protection equipment, targets the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. As of 19th March 2026, the award has been completed, with a contract value of £2,597,317 and work commencement scheduled from 3rd March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The principal supplier, Mulalley & Co Ltd, secured the contract, reflecting the successful completion of the tender stage since the award date on 5th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire protection equipment installation in the construction industry. Organisations that can provide large-scale services without the constraints typical of SMEs or VCSEs would find this tender particularly lucrative, given the substantial budget allocated and the two-year contract duration. The involvement of a reputable authority like Ipswich Borough Council assures credibility and potential for future contracts within frameworks catering to safety and compliance in public infrastructure. Businesses with robust operational capacity and experience in supplying high-standard safety solutions can leverage this contract as a stepping stone to enhance their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety remediation works (Group 2)

Notice Description

Fire safety work at Sheltered Schemes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9f316d3-865e-410d-ab28-90ed0210c167
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9685833d-13e7-45e8-9cc3-de2a4b5a790c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,597,317 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,597,317 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULALLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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