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Inspections, repairs and improvements of Height Safety Equipment

Southern Housing

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 May 2026 at 14:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 12:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 13:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 May 2025 at 09:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing, operating as a sub-central public authority, has concluded a procurement process under the title "Inspections, repairs and improvements of Height Safety Equipment". Located at 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, the buyer engaged in this process with the aim of selecting a supplier for the comprehensive testing, inspection, and maintenance of fall protection systems across its residential infrastructure. This was conducted through an open procurement method with a completed status, and it covers services including repairs and periodic inspections for equipment such as horizontal safety lines and rooftop handrails. The award was made to SAFE ACCESS GROUP LTD, a registered SME in Chester. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 6 million, was signed on 19th May 2026, and will be in effect from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2031, with potential extensions up to 2036.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in safety equipment maintenance and repair services. With the contract's extensive value and scope, it provides a solid foundation for sustained business growth and establishment in the public services sector. Companies proficient in innovative safety solutions and capable of adhering to stringent compliance standards would particularly benefit. By securing such contracts, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also enhance their market reputation by partnering with a well-regarded public authority like Southern Housing, known for its commitment to safety and quality. SMEs with the capability of managing large-scale projects are well-positioned to compete for this kind of procurement contract in future cycles, as evidenced by the successful bid from SAFE ACCESS GROUP LTD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspections, repairs and improvements of Height Safety Equipment

Notice Description

Inspections, repairs and improvements of height safety equipment. The scope of fall protection equipment covered includes periodic inspections, repairs and improvements to: * Horizontal Safety Lines * Fixed Access Ladders * Roof Top Handrails/Guardrails * Edge Protection * Davit Bases/Arms Completion of Technical files

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 5-year term contract with the option to extend for a further 5 years utilising a staggered approach. At the end of Year 3, following benchmarking and performance assessment, offer two years (7 in total), at end of Year 5, same conditions and offer 2 years (9 in total) and at end of Year 8, offer one year if performance satisfactory.

Planning Information

Dear Supplier, We are preparing to tender for the Periodic Inspection, Testing, Repairs and Improvements of Height Safety Equipment, as required throughout all Southern Housing residential infrastructure. We'd like to invite you to review our draft specification as part of a Pre-Market Engagement. Purpose: To ensure the specification is clear, deliverable, and reflects best practice. Request: Please review the attached draft specification and provide short, concise feedback on: • Clarity and completeness • Any delivery concerns • Suggestions for improvement Deadline: midday on 21/08/25 Submit feedback via: MyTenders Thank you for your input. Kind regards, Emilie Kemsley Procurement Business Partner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051079
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047127-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,223,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,223,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,018,490 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,018,490 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-03-28

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5LA
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE ACCESS GROUP LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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