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Fire Risk Assessments and Inspections

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for providing fire risk assessments and inspections, awarding the contract to CS2, a large-scale supplier based in Frodsham, England. The contract falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services, with an overall contract value of £960,000. This selective procurement method, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 12th February 2026. While the tender period ended on 6th February 2026, the contract is set to commence on 16th February 2026 and will run until 31st July 2027. Services are expected at the delivery location in Northampton, indicated by postcode NN1 1ED.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction consultancy sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive fire risk assessments and package developments. While the process was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large companies in consultancy and risk assessment fields stand to benefit from competing for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in public procurement, especially in structured framework agreements, can facilitate long-term growth and prestige within the sector, offering a platform to showcase efficiency and compliance in critical safety evaluations across public infrastructure. Businesses looking to expand their reach into regional public contracts would find participation in such tenders advantageous for reputation building and potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessments and Inspections

Notice Description

Undertaking of fire risk assessment and development of works packages

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe27abe1-82fe-496c-8e06-e5e75184b201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97f652e-7049-4226-9020-a695cd02672b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CS2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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