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Fire Protection Works Programme 2026-27

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Dec 2025 at 11:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 14:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 08:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 14:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has concluded the contracting process for the Fire Protection Works Programme 2026-27, aimed at enhancing fire safety within their social housing stock. The contract, awarded on 25 March 2026 is valued at £1,600,000 and involves comprehensive fireproofing works, such as the installation and renewal of fire doors, compartmentation, firestopping, and more. Situated in Folkestone, the procurement stage has transitioned from tender to award with BELL GROUP LTD as the chosen supplier. This project spans a planned period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030, under an open procurement method described as below threshold - open competition.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for firms specialising in fireproofing and safety installations within residential structures. Ideal contenders would be those with robust experience in similar public sector projects, particularly well-equipped to handle fire safety compliance and offer innovative solutions within competitive pricing strategies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with adept project management capabilities can thrive given the council’s favourable conditions for SMEs within this procurement support. The successful contractor's ability to maintain communication with residents and adhere to health and safety standards exemplifies the importance placed on quality and regulatory compliance in bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Protection Works Programme 2026-27

Notice Description

programme of fire safety works to our social housing stock and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The scope of the works comprises the following: Works may include: * Renewal and/or remedial works to fire doors (front entrance, kitchen, communal doors); * Compartmentation works; * Firestopping works; * Installation of loft hatches; * Fire rated bin store enclosures; * Signage. Orders may be placed in respect to Works to: * Tenanted Properties; * internal and external Common Parts (including bin stores, refuse chambers and the like); * managed leasehold Properties; * sheltered housing Properties; * other Tenures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option of up to 24 months dependent on the satisfactory performance of the contractor and presuming no significant changes to FHDC's requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45343100 - Fireproofing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL GROUP LTD

Further Information

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