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Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:33

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the London Borough of Sutton involves a contract titled "Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)", within the services industry category. The location for this procurement activity spans across selected properties in Sutton, UK, region UKI63. This specific procurement process has completed the award stage on 30 March 2026, following an open procedure. Key dates of importance include a standstill period ending on 10 April 2026, with the contract period commencing on 15 April 2026 and potentially extending until 21 April 2028. The aim of the contract is to ensure a risk-based approach to assessing external wall systems, adhering to PAS 9980:2022 and relevant fire safety legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services and installation, with a total contract value of £456,000. AXION CONSULTANCY LIMITED has been awarded the contract, providing smaller and emerging enterprises in the fire prevention and safety assessment industry an example of successful participation. Suitable businesses for this opportunity include those with expertise in fire-prevention installation works, installation of fire protection equipment, and fire-prevention services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like AXION CONSULTANCY LIMITED. The procurement method utilised, being an open procedure, underscores the openness to competitive bidding, enabling wider participation and providing a pathway for businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to deliver Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) and related building fire safety assessment services across selected properties within its portfolio. The contract will be managed by Sutton Housing Partnership on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton. The purpose of this tender is to establish a contract that ensures a consistent, compliant, and risk-based approach to assessing external wall systems in accordance with PAS 9980:2022 and relevant fire safety legislation. The standstill for this procurement has been extended until midnight on the 13 April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029150-2026
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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 24 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Additional Buyers

SUTTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXION CONSULTANCY

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