Award

Provision of Passive Fire Protection Surveys

SIMPLY SERVE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 09:51

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Simply Serve Ltd, a sub-central government public authority, has contracted Onyx Fire & Security Ltd for the Provision of Passive Fire Protection Surveys. This contract was awarded on 14th January 2026, following an open procedure procurement process. The award marks the completion of the procurement stage and involves a service contract centered on conducting passive fire protection surveys on Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s estate, beginning with a compartmentation survey at Yeovil District Hospital. The contract, valued at £17,595 excluding VAT, will commence on 1st February 2026, with an initial term lasting until 31st July 2026, and includes an option to extend up to a total of 36 months if required.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialised in fire and explosion protection consultancy services, particularly those categorized as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are well-suited to meet the contract specifications. Companies with expertise in building safety measures and fire protection systems will find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and reputation within the public health infrastructure sector. The project's phased approach offers the potential for continued engagement and additional surveying opportunities across Somerset Foundation Trust upon satisfactory completion of the initial phase, thereby potentially extending the scope and duration of involvement for successful suppliers.

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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-05a7b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002945-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£17,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONYX FIRE & SECURITY

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