Award

Housing Fire Risk Assessments

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 16:55

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 09:44

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Housing Fire Risk Assessments" project managed by Nottingham City Council has proceeded to the award stage as of 5th February 2026. This contract pertains to the evaluation of fire risk across 312 housing sites within Nottingham, specifically targeting buildings of various sizes including high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise blocks. The tender falls under the services category and was executed via an open procurement method. The contracting process is complete, and the selected supplier is RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP. Important dates include the contract start date of 23rd February 2026 and a completion date of 22nd February 2029, with the work primarily taking place in the Nottingham region, UKF14, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building inspection and fire safety consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in conducting Type 1 non-destructive fire risk assessments. The awarded contract, valued at £882,000 gross, offers a platform for experienced fire safety organisations to expand their portfolio in the public sector, strengthening their service offerings in alignment with the Building Safety Act 2022. While the contract was awarded to a large firm, the competitive process previously attracted 14 bids at the final stage from SMEs, indicating a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises with the right certifications and expertise to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in fire safety engineering and adherence to regulatory standards such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 are well-suited for such contracts, presenting them with a pathway to substantial growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Housing Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

The Authority intends to appoint a contract to carry out Fire Risk Assessments on social housing properties managed by Nottingham City Council's Housing Services Building Safety Team. The Contractor will conduct monthly Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across 312 sites, including high-rise, mid-rise and low-rise blocks. The assessments will help us identify potential fire hazards, evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures, and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. The Contractor will carry out Type 1 FRAs-this is the most common and non-destructive type. It assesses the common areas of a building, such as lobbies and corridors, but does not include individual dwellings. The Contractor will be identifying fire hazards, evaluating risks, and providing actionable recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and enhance the safety of our tenants. This includes supporting the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly the duty to manage building safety risks and maintain accurate, accessible safety records.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Depending on the outcomes of the Type 1 assessments the Client may request the Consultant to undertake Type 2, 3, or 4 Fire Risk Assessments to the properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056aba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010707-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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