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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Planned Fire Door Replacement and Associated Works" project, classified under the CPV code 44221220. This contract, with a total value of £7,500,000, involves works related to fire doors and will be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employed was a selective, call-off from a framework agreement, which culminated in an award stage as of 22nd July 2026. The project is set to commence on 28th July 2026 and will conclude on 28th July 2029.

This contract offers significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and safety solutions related to fire doors. Harmony Fire Ltd, a well-positioned SME, has been awarded the contract, indicating ample opportunities for businesses with similar capabilities to engage in future public tenders. Businesses that can demonstrate value under existing framework agreements or possess expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Planned Fire Door Replacement and Associated Works

Notice Description

Call off contract via LHC framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c171dd54-0960-4e1c-aa41-005b0dbe3e4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6965fe69-56fa-466e-a364-20a535b73d73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2029 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH 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
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARMONY FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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