Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 10:29

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:33

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the London Borough of Sutton, focuses on the "Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)" project, targeting the industry category of fire-prevention installation works and services. This contract seeks to provide comprehensive appraisals and related building fire safety assessments across selected properties in Sutton, United Kingdom. Managed by Sutton Housing Partnership on behalf of the borough, the tender was processed through an open procedure, resulting in a completed contract on 8th May 2026. Key dates include the start of the contract on 14th April 2026, with provision for renewal up to 31st March 2027, ensuring continuity and compliance in assessing external wall systems per PAS 9980:2022 standards.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in fire prevention and safety systems. Companies with expertise in fire-prevention installation works, fire protection equipment, and related services stand to gain from participating in similar future tenders. SMEs like AXION CONSULTANCY LIMITED, the awardee, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can successfully compete for such contracts, given their specialised skills in the domain. The open procurement method encourages a diverse pool of bidders, promoting competitiveness and innovation in the solutions offered. Businesses focusing on safety compliance and risk management can leverage such contracts to expand their market reach and reinforce their industry presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Sutton Sutton Housing has appointed 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 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 contract authority is the London Borough of Sutton. The contract will be managed by Sutton Housing Partnership on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Additional Buyers

SUTTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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