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SBC1124 Fire Safety Services - Corporate Estate

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 12:01

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council has successfully concluded the award phase of a procurement process, seeking a single supplier for its Fire Safety Services pertaining to corporate estates, which include offices, depots, community centres, and museums. The contract for these fire-prevention services, classified under CPV code 75251110, is valued at £320,000 and spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, with options for extension. First Response Fire Safety UK Limited has been awarded this contract under an open procedure that commenced with a tender stage on 13th February 2025 and later transitioned to the award stage on 16th June 2025. The services will be delivered in Stevenage, located in the UKH23 region, adhering to the stipulations outlined in the procurement documents.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention and safety services. Companies with expertise in fire extinguisher and blanket testing, sprinkler system servicing, and fire risk assessments could benefit from similar future contracts, especially SMEs, as indicated by the high participation levels. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it welcomes a broad spectrum of suppliers, fostering growth and expansion within this essential service sector. Given Stevenage Borough Council's commitment to regional service providers, local businesses are particularly well-placed to leverage this opportunity for building strong, long-term relationships and expanding their contract portfolio.

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Notice Title

SBC1124 Fire Safety Services - Corporate Estate

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a single supplier for the Fire Safety Services contract for the Councils Corporate buildings which consist of offices, depots, community centres and museums (for clarity this contract does not cover domestic properties)To access this opportunity visit Supply Hertfordshire - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/homeAny clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through the Correspondence area in the eTendering system Please note the deadline for return and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking a single supplier for the Fire Safety Services contract for the Councils Corporate buildings which consist of offices, depots, community centres and museums. The contract will consist of planned and reactive Fire Safety services, including but not limited to Fire Extinguisher/Blanket Testing, Annual Emergency Light Testing, Fire Alarm Testing and Servicing, Sprinkler System Servicing, Fire Protection Extinguishing Systems, Fire Risk Assessment Services and reactive call outs to Corporate properties.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dedc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032575-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST RESPONSE FIRE SAFETY

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