Tender

Fire Suppression System for Caister Waste Transfer Station

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Oct 2025 at 15:35

Tender

21 May 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council initiated a public procurement process titled "Fire Suppression System for Caister Waste Transfer Station," classified under the services industry category, specifically fire suppression systems and fire-prevention services. The process included a planned contract with an expected commencement date of 13 August 2025. Located in Norwich, UK, the tender was in the active stage before its recent cancellation, completed on 30 September 2025, due to no suitable tenders being received. Originally, the procurement involved an open method, with the procurement status now marked as complete following the decision to switch to a direct award process as guided by section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specializing in fire suppression systems, construction works for recycling stations, and fire-prevention services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with robust infrastructure, monitoring capabilities, warranty, maintenance skills, and effective communication would have been well-placed to compete. The total value identified for the services was £600,000, with a gross amount of £720,000, making it a substantial project for business growth, particularly for companies capable of delivering quality service and managing project risks effectively. The comprehensive procurement process, though shifted to a direct award, indicates significant opportunities for capable providers in the industry looking for government contracts to expand their operations.

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Notice Title

Fire Suppression System for Caister Waste Transfer Station

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking to let a contract for the provision of Fire Prevention Services for Caister Waste Transfer Station including a fully monitored fire suppression system. The expected contract commencement date is 13 August 2025. The installation completion date for phase 1 is as soon as possible but by no later than 31 January 2026. Warranty, maintenance, servicing and repair of phase 1 will commence the date of handover of Phase 1 and extend to include phase 2 on handover of phase 2. The required commencement date of phase 2 will be September 2026 (Subject to change and will be agreed with the successful provider). Installation and completion of phase 2 is by no later than 31 October 2026 (subject to change and will be agreed with the successful provider). On completion of phase 2 the contract monitoring, warranty maintenance, servicing and repair will be novated to for NEWS who are the site operator. A prior information notice was published on the 27 January 2025 Notice number IT-217-3010 Market engagement was undertaken under the 2015 regulations and the following was undertaken as part of that process. 24 July 2024 Site visit in Bedford to look at equipment and a demonstration of a fire protection system 18 July 2024 Teams meeting with a supplier that included a demonstration of a fire protection system 28 March 2023 In person meeting and site visit from a company providing fire protection systems to get some advice. November 2022 Email exchange and a meeting with a company providing fire protection systems. This followed advise from site operators already using this type of system. July 2022 Meeting with a company installing fire fighting systems. The information provided at these events was used to explore our options on what is available in the market place and help inform our specification of requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067612-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

35111500 - Fire suppression system

45213270 - Construction works for recycling station

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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