Tender

BT1796 - Specialist Fire Consultant Engineer

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is seeking to appoint a Specialist Fire Consultant Engineer in an active procurement process to provide professional fire engineering consultancy services. The tender, identified as BT1796, involves supporting the Council's Client team with RIBA Stages four through six, specifically focusing on fire safety requirements and ensuring compliance with building safety standards. This procurement targets the technical testing and consultancy services industry, with a delivery location within the UKH21 region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an enquiry deadline set for 22nd August 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 27th August 2025. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £102,000 with a net amount of £85,000, and the service is scheduled to commence on 4th September 2025 and conclude on 3rd September 2027. The procurement method is open competition below threshold, allowing electronic submissions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fire consultancy and engineering services, particularly those proficient in navigating and implementing safety measures according to RIBA standards. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service at competitive prices are encouraged to prepare their submissions, with the award criteria weighted at 80% for quality and 20% for price. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, providing a potential growth avenue through government contracts. The competitive nature and significant focus on quality stand to benefit companies aspiring to solidify their standing in the technical consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1796 - Specialist Fire Consultant Engineer

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is looking to appoint a professional fire engineer consultant to provide services to support the Client team with RIBA Stages 4, 5 and 6, including specialist fire input into the employer's requirements, reviewing contractor's proposals in regard to fire safety requirements, and ensuring the client's requirements for building and fire safety are met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043808-2025
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


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amanda Clark
Contact Email
amanda.clark@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441582546856

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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