Tender

Provision of Passive Fire Protection Surveys

SIMPLY SERVE LTD

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Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Simply Serve Ltd involves the provision of passive fire protection surveys for the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This tender is currently in the active stage and uses an open procurement method. It specifically targets the fire and explosion protection consultancy services category. The initial phase requires a compartmentation survey of the main building at Yeovil District Hospital, located in Yeovil, UK, with the identification number BA21 4AT. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 3rd November 2025 and the enquiry period closing on 23rd October 2025. The successful contractor will begin work on 19th January 2026, with the contract end date set for 18th July 2026, potentially extendable to January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in fire protection consultancy. The estimated value of Phase 1, alongside quality and social value criteria, offers a competitive edge for businesses committed to high standards and community impact. Companies with expertise in fire and explosion protection services, and a capacity for extending operations across the Somerset Foundation Trust estate, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure ensures equal opportunities, encouraging businesses with innovative and cost-effective solutions to engage in the tendering process via the Atamis e-tendering portal.

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Notice Title

Provision of Passive Fire Protection Surveys

Notice Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a specialist Contractor to undertake passive fire protection surveys across its Estate. The contract will be issued in multiple phases, beginning with Phase 1, which involves a compartmentation survey of the main building at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH), located at Yeovil, BA21 4AT. Upon satisfactory completion of Phase 1, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract and for the Contractor to carry out additional passive fire protection surveys across the wider Somerset Foundation Trust estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 6 months with the potential to extend the contract for up to 30 months by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract. The maximum contract length therefore would be 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062073-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SIMPLY SERVE LTD
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
iain.copeland@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4AT
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

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