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Authorising Engineer (AE) Fire

LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a provider for the role of Authorising Engineer (AE) for Fire Safety through an open procurement process. This tender is in the services category and encompasses fire-prevention, building-fabric consultancy, and hazard protection services under CPV codes 75251110, 71315100, and 71317000, respectively. The procurement is below the threshold for open competition, with all submissions to be made electronically by 18th July 2025. The contract will initially cover the main properties with a possibility to extend to community properties, and it includes a substantial budget of £100,000 to £120,000. The awarded contract’s term starts on 18th August 2025, with options for two one-year renewals, potentially extending until 17th August 2030. Key considerations include a focus on technical, social value, and commercial factors as part of the award criteria.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for companies specialising in fire safety engineering, building consultancy, and hazard control. Businesses with expertise in providing advisory services to public entities, particularly those that can carry out fire safety audits and offer strategic management improvements, will find this tender especially suitable. With the provision to potentially extend services to a broader range of properties, this contract enables companies to enhance their portfolio and gain a foothold in the healthcare sector, which is often well-regarded for its consistency and long-term contract opportunities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with demonstrable capabilities in these areas are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been designed to accommodate SME participation.

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Notice Title

Authorising Engineer (AE) Fire

Notice Description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, (LGT) is tendering for a provider for the provision of Authorising Engineer (AE) for Fire Safety. The AE will act as an independent professional adviser to the Trust. The AE is appointed by the Trust in line with HTM 00 and HTM 05. The AE will need to work alongside the trust and its service providers in providing the services of the AE for all designs and installations of Fire Safety Systems, to: * Carry out a preliminary audit report for the Trust that will provide a gap analysis and improvement plan for Fire Safety Management. * Acts as an assessor and makes recommendations for the appointment of the Trust Fire Safety Advisor/Managers. The contract may be extended out to cover the community properties within the contract term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054db6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032726-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Daniel Stride
Contact Email
d.stride@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE13 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Ladywell
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham North

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