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04 Feb 2026 at 13:53

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:15

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22 Aug 2025 at 12:00

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:50

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17 Apr 2025 at 14:28

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has completed the procurement process for the "MKCC Fire Door Replacements" project, aimed at upgrading fire doors across various properties within the Milton Keynes postal code region. The project, under the housing stock asset management function managed by the Council's Housing Maintenance and Investment team, involves replacing fire doors at dwelling entrances, internal communal areas, service cupboards, and loft hatches. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, initially valued at £13,901,148.04 inclusive of potential contractual uplifts. The contract, signed on 7th January 2026, spans an initial two-year duration with a possible extension of another two years, contingent upon the quantity of installations. The completion date is slated for 6th January 2028, with the option to extend to 6th January 2030. The main procurement category is goods, specifically targeting fire doors and installation services, with Bell Group Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fire safety and installation industry to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold within UK sub-central government contracts. Companies equipped with expertise in fire door manufacturing, installation, and compliance with British Standards could find substantial growth prospects. Bell Group Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, has been selected as the supplier, indicating that enterprises with capabilities to manage extensive installation projects and engage in long-term supplier agreements are well-positioned for such tenders. The project not only ensures compliance with safety regulations but also offers businesses the chance to contribute to community safety enhancement through reliable fire door solutions.

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Notice Title

MKCC Fire Door Replacements

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council (the Council) are required to meet all statutory obligations in relation to our Housing stock. The Housing stock asset management function is controlled by the Council's Housing Maintenance and Investment (HMI) team. The Council has awarded contract for the provision of Fire Door replacements for block properties, including dwelling entrance, internal communal, service cupboard doors, and loft hatches. All sites are within the Milton Keynes postal code region. The Council has entered into a contract that will be for an initial term of 2 years with an option for the Council to extend for 2 years with the successful tenderer (Service Provider) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The spend under the contract is dependent on the quantities of installations ordered during the term of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Extension to the duration of the Contract: the initial term of the Contract is 2 years. The Council reserves the right at its discretion to extend the term of the Contract for a further period of 2 years with the successful tenderer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010008-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45421131 - Installation of doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£13,901,148 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£13,901,148 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-08-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bell Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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