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Fire Protection Dalby Courtyard

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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25 Mar 2025 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission recently completed a procurement process for the "Fire Protection Dalby Courtyard" project. This initiative, categorized under "Building installation work", aimed to upgrade all existing control equipment and fire detection systems within the main courtyard buildings. The limited competition procurement method was employed, adhering to below-threshold legal requirements. The contract was awarded to GMC Fire & Security Protection Service Ltd, with the project timeline running from 7th March 2025 to 31st March 2025, and the contract was signed on 6th March 2025. The project was conducted in Bristol, South West England, with a total contract value of £34,292 before tax and £41,150 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the building installation and fire safety sectors, especially those experienced in working with public authorities. SMEs in particular may find such contracts a viable avenue for growth due to the scale and nature of the work. Companies proficient in fire safety systems, control equipment upgrades, and compliance with public sector regulations will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, facilitating their business development within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Fire Protection Dalby Courtyard

Notice Description

Upgrade all existing control equipment and fire detection within the main courtyard buildings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011220-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,292 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMC FIRE & SECURITY PROTECTION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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