Award

Fire Damper testing on behalf of Choice Ltd

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2025 at 12:19

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Fire Damper Testing on behalf of Choice Ltd". This contract, involving fire damper testing services, falls under the services category and is valued at £192,000 gross (£160,000 net). The testing services will be provided in Sunderland, UK (UKC23 region). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with all bids assessed on aspects of price and quality, with a weighting of 60% and 40%, respectively. The contract period is set from 30th October 2025 to 29th October 2026, following the award notice published on 6th October 2025. Premier Compliance UK Limited has been selected as the supplier for this tender.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire detection and fire protection equipment installation services, particularly those equipped to meet technical standards such as BS:9999:2017. As the procurement favoured SME bids during the tender stage, small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise and accreditation stand to benefit substantially. The opportunity to engage in potential remedial work further enhances the growth prospects for businesses with a focus on fire safety solutions. Companies looking to expand in the public sector and establish a foothold in the healthcare facilities service domain will find this tender to be well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Fire Damper testing on behalf of Choice Ltd

Notice Description

Fire damper testing on behalf of Choice Ltd on a 1+1+1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Remedial work at the point of testing and if work is required for immediate safety

Renewal: 24 months on 1+1 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05671e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062497-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-07-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER COMPLIANCE

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