Planning

EEM0053 Passive Fire Protection Services Framework

EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 09:23

Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:15

Summary of the contracting process

Efficiency East Midlands Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Alfreton, UK, is planning a procurement exercise to establish a new Passive Fire Protection Services Framework. The framework aims to replace the existing one ending in November 2026. This procurement targets the services industry and involves various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. As of now, the procurement process is at the planning stage, with a market engagement scheduled where interested parties can participate to refine the procurement strategy. The tender documents are expected to be released in June 2026, with deadlines to register interest for engagement by 27th November 2025.

This framework presents significant business opportunities, especially for organisations that specialise in fire-prevention installation works, technical building-inspection services, and fire-prevention consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the framework is designed to accommodate such entities. Businesses that participate in this framework can expect not only to comply with evolving fire protection legislations but also to expand their service offerings to a broad range of public sector bodies including NHS trusts, local authorities, and educational establishments, thereby fostering growth and enhancing reputation within the industry. The projected gross value of this framework is £372 million, indicating the scale and potential of the opportunities available.

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Notice Title

EEM0053 Passive Fire Protection Services Framework

Notice Description

Efficiency East Midlands (EEM Ltd) is a not for profit procurement consortium which establishes and manages a range of Frameworks and Dynamic Markets. Our membership includes organisations providing services to the whole public sector including organisations such as: Registered Social Landlords in England and Wales, Local Authorities in England and Wales, National Health Service (NHS) bodies including NHS Trusts, foundation trusts, Integrated Care Boards or Partnerships, GP federations and other health and social care providers within England and Wales, all emergency services including Police Forces, fire and rescue departments and emergency medical services, all education establishments including but not limited to, schools maintained by local authorities, academy trusts, colleges, universities and other further education establishments, Registered Charities with a relevant link to the core purpose and services provided by EEM and all other contracting authorities as defined in the Procurement Act 2023. For more information on EEM and our offering please visit: http://eem.org.uk EEM are looking to run a procurement exercise to replace our existing Passive Fire Framework when it comes to an end in November 2026. The framework supports our members and users to ensure their buildings are compliant and safe for residents and employees safety. The Framework will provide a route to procure the following services: * Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) * Fire Protection Consultancy * Passive Fire Protection strategy and advice. * CDM & Building Regulation Assistant Management including designing. * Fire Engineers Services. * Supply and fit of fire doorset and associated areas including and fire door repairs. * Building escape route surveys. * Compartmentation survey and projects. * Fire Signage * EWS Forms (External Wall Systems) process and forms. * Expert Witness Advice. * Cladding services It is anticipated the framework will be split into geographical lots but we are consulting with our framework users and seeking feedback as part of our market engagement process to help us make a decision on this.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement process is to conduct preliminary market engagement with potential contractors who are interested in participating in the upcoming Passive Fire Framework. The process will help us understand the market capabilities, refine our procurement strategy, and ensure that the framework is structured effectively to meet project requirements. This preliminary market engagement notice is being used to engage with the market, and interested organisations are encourages to: - Complete the Passive Fire Framework market engagement questionnaire to express their interest and provide initial feedback https://forms.office.com/e/9jshNQpv7C - Register interest in attending a meet the buyer session tenders@eem.org.uk Interested organisations should note the questionnaire link will expire on 28th February 2026. The deadline to register your interest in the meet the buyer sessions is 27th November 2025. The details contained within this notice are provisional and are subject to change. This is a preliminary market engagement notice, and the tender documents are NOT available at this stage. EEM expect to release the tender in June 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070298-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eem.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALFRETON
Postcode
DE55 2DS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Bolsover
Electoral Ward
South Normanton East
Westminster Constituency
Bolsover

Further Information

Notice Documents

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