This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Mar 2026 at 12:01

TenderUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 06:56

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 06:51

Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

In the latest update for the procurement process by mhs homes group, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity in Chatham, United Kingdom, the plan is centred on the installation of fire doors and remedial works for their residential buildings. This procurement is categorized under works, focusing on fire safety enhancements, including fireproofing work and fire door installations, across the region UKJ. Currently, the tender status is cancelled, following the publication of the notice and decision not to award the contract. The tender, identified as TMHS178, aimed to engage suppliers through a competitive flexible procedure but was ultimately discontinued as of 3rd March 2026. The procurement method includes a two-stage competitive flexible procedure with an optional third stage. Business users should note that the expression of interest deadline and enquiry period were set from 2nd September 2025 to 7th October 2025, although future tender engagements are possible.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in fire safety, construction, and related sectors, particularly those skilled in fireproofing and installation of fire doors. Maintaining high safety standards in residential constructions, the project value proposition could reach a gross amount of £4,838,200, demanding compliance with selective procedural qualifications and competitive tendering. Ideal contenders for this tender include experienced fire safety companies, contractors specialising in fireproofing work, and firms offering comprehensive installation services. These businesses could benefit from being shortlisted into subsequent phases of tendering, potentially securing lucrative contracts and expanding their operational footprint within a growing public safety domain. It is crucial for interested parties to adhere to tender submission protocols via the In-Tend eTendering portal and anticipate future deadlines and market engagement activities organized by mhs homes group.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Doors and Remedials Works for MHS Homes

Notice Description

Our buildings need to meet the highest fire safety standards, so we've been undertaking surveys and other fire assessments of mhs' residential buildings. These tell us what remedial works are necessary to ensure our properties and residents remain safe and secure. The contract we are seeking to put in place is to deliver fire door replacements and the remaining remedial works needed following the surveys and/or risk assessments.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: two optional extensions on a one year plus one year basis

Planning Information

We are looking to re-procure our fire remedials contract, this will include the installation of fire doors and compartmentation works. We are inviting a select group of suppliers who have previously registered an interest with MHS through past public tenders, to undertake pre-market engagement, in the form of a feedback survey, to help formulate our approach to our upcoming fire remedials procurement and resultant contract. Responses will assist us in preparing our future tender structure, specification and cost model. In order to ensure fairness and equal treatment, all the information shared to contractors and the outcomes of the market engagement will be made available when the tender notice and tender documents are released.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018870-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

45343100 - Fireproofing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,031,833 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,031,833 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
mhs homes group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4LL
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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