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Wensley Road Fire Engineer Consultancy

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Wensley Road Fire Engineer Consultancy" related to the redevelopment scheme at Wensley Road. This project falls under the industry category of consultative engineering and construction services, specifically in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a direct single tender action below the threshold, with an award announced on 15th September 2025. The project is in the award stage, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, valued at 35,000 GBP.

The tender offers a business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs in the consultative engineering and construction sector. As it has been structured as a direct procurement method, it might be particularly beneficial for smaller businesses that can provide specialised fire engineering consultancy services. The awarded contract to BB7 Risk Advisory Limited demonstrates a preference for businesses that offer focused expertise and are capable of engaging in redevelopment schemes of this nature and scope. The consultancy requires a firm that can efficiently partake in projects within defined contract timelines, thereby potentially enhancing their portfolio and market position in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Wensley Road Fire Engineer Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of fire engineer consultancy in relation to the Wensley Road re-development scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee780ad9-d21c-4ec2-ab32-f7cb5804bff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da35e72-39e9-445f-916d-52bf0ac12482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

BB7 RISK ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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