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IMO Escalator Fire Shutter remedial works

Department for Transport

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jun 2026 at 11:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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15 Sep 2025 at 16:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Transport, located at Great Minster House in London, undertaking the remedial works for the IMO Escalator Fire Shutter. This project falls under the industry category of mechanical installations and building maintenance services. The tender's procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, highlighting specific requirements for a skilled contractor to repair or replace the existing horizontal escalator fire shutter system due to its inoperability. This contract was finalized and signed on 11th June 2026, with the commencement of works planned from 22nd July 2026 to 4th September 2026, in London. The estimated contract value includes an initial amount of £26,000 for opening the casing to address the shutter's operational issues, with a potential total of up to £100,000 for complete project execution.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in mechanical installations and large-scale maintenance services, particularly those experienced with unique or challenging installations like horizontal escalator fire shutters. Given the complexity of the project and the lack of competitive bidding, businesses possessing the required technical expertise and logistical capabilities stand to potentially benefit from this contract. SMEs such as LBS Security Services Limited, already awarded a portion of the contract, highlight that smaller yet competent enterprises are well-positioned to collaborate in such niche projects, thereby bolstering their growth and presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IMO Escalator Fire Shutter remedial works

Notice Description

The existing horizontal escalator fire shutter is inoperable. Three fire shutter specialist companies have reviewed the fire shutter. Two of the specialists advised that a like for like replacement is not feasible due to the age of the shutter, the absence of a known manufacturer capable of producing a replacement, and their limited experience with horizontal shutter systems such as the existing installation. Both specialists indicated that they could only proceed with the works if a complete design change was implemented - specifically, replacing the horizontal shutter with a vertical one and undertaking associated structural modifications. The third specialist undertook investigations and concluded that the existing shutter was manufactured to be craned in as a single, pre-assembled unit housed in a large metal box. This presents significant issues in terms of transporting and installing the shutter on the second floor, particularly due to its weight estimated to be over a ton. Whilst the specialist is able to manufacturer a horizontal shutter, they have only ever replaced one of these units before, which required cutting and reassembling parts of the shutter to make the process feasible. Given these complications, the third specialist strongly recommend proceeding with a repair of the existing shutter. It is believed that the end locks have gotten caught causing the shutter to move along one side only and becoming entangled within its housing. Until the casing for the shutter is removed and the curtain released the extent of the issue cannot be determined. Subject to further investigation, the contract will be up to PS100k to cover replacement of parts, motor, new curtain, panel etc. (should they be required, once the casing is opened up and system can properly be assessed). The initial contract award for PS26k will be for the opening up of the casing to expose the fire shutter, release of suspected jam and making good.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£25,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Transport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LBS Security Services Limited

Further Information

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