This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 17:05

TenderUpdate

07 Jul 2025 at 14:21

TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2025 at 07:16

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 14:58

Planning

23 May 2025 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth has concluded the procurement process for the Turney School Fire Safety Works, focusing on critical improvements like fire door replacements, fire stopping, and fire compartmentation. This procurement falls under the category of works and employs an open procurement method, allowing for broad competition under specific thresholds. The final stage of the process was marked by an award made on 15 May 2026, to Bell Decorating Group, valued at £418,892.77 exclusive of VAT. The contract period is set from 1 July 2026 to 31 January 2027 in London, United Kingdom. The project was handled under a sub-central government authority, ensuring alignment with legal obligations and requirements set by the UK Parliament under the 2023 legislation.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs, given the structured criteria which focused both on pricing and qualitative factors such as programme management, health and safety, and work within a live school environment. The characteristics of the procurement process, which allowed for below-threshold open competition, suggest an emphasis on demonstrated capabilities and price competitiveness. This tender is particularly suitable for businesses involved in fire-prevention installations, fireproofing, and related safety works, offering them an avenue for growth through engagement with public sector projects. SMEs and other businesses experienced in working with public authorities stand to gain from participating in similar procurement processes, leveraging their specialisation and competitive edge in the marketplace.

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Notice Title

Turney School Fire Safety Works

Notice Description

Fire improving works including fire door replacement, fire stopping and fire compartmentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05251c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343100 - Fireproofing work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£418,892 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1RW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL DECORATING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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