Planning

PAN3426 - Passive Fire Protection - City Wide

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 08:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 15:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "PAN3426 - Passive Fire Protection - City Wide." The procurement involves works related to passive fire protection, including compartmentation and fire door replacements, within Leicester, under the industry category of construction (CPV code: 45000000). The council is engaging in a pre-market engagement phase with a questionnaire available until 30th September 2025, which will help inform the development of the forthcoming tender. The project is valued at £3 million gross, and the contract is planned to commence on 2nd April 2026, with an initial term of two years, extendable for up to two more years. The procurement method outlined is below-threshold open competition, suitable for SMEs, reflecting the council's aim to support diverse business participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector to participate in enhancing the safety and compliance of public housing infrastructure in Leicester. Companies specialising in building safety, fire protection equipment, and construction services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The process allows for an open competition, which fosters a competitive environment where companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises, can showcase their capabilities. This procurement could serve as a robust platform for expanding business portfolios and establishing long-term relationships with a major public authority like Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3426 - Passive Fire Protection - City Wide

Notice Description

This contract delivers essential works associated with Building Safety & Compliance. Without the continuationof this contract the Authority would be unable to maintain its Housing stock in accordance withstatutory/regulatory obligations.

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding this provision. This project would be for Passive Fire Protection. This contract will deliver all works associated with compartmentation (Fire Stopping) and fire door replacements (flats and communal areas). The supplier will work in conjunction with the council's internal contractor to deliver this project. The proposed contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to two years. At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/vr4Ay3k9Zx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Godfred Boakye-Srampa
Contact Email
godfred.boakye-srampa@yahoo.com
Contact Phone
01164546186

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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