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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 16:03

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 10:27

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:58

TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 07:07

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Mersey Tunnels Fire Doors Replacements" has been executed by Merseytravel, located at 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, UK. This project, falling under the "Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction" industry category, includes the refurbishment and replacement of doors in the Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels. The procurement method utilised was an open competition, below the threshold, with the process concluding at the award stage on 2nd July 2026. The contract, awarded to CLM FIREPROOFING LIMITED, begins on 16th July 2026, concluding on 15th July 2028, with a possible six-month extension. The total contract value is approximately GBP 1,139,999.65. The delivery of services will occur within the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) actively involved in construction and related services, as evidenced by the successful bid from CLM FIREPROOFING LIMITED, an SME. The bid's evaluation criteria focused on quality at 60% and price at 40%, indicating an emphasis on delivering high-quality services. Companies with expertise in fireproofing, construction materials, and tunnel maintenance stand well-placed to compete in such procurement opportunities. As public infrastructure projects often require specialised knowledge and adherence to strict safety standards, firms possessing these attributes can significantly benefit from engaging with similar contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mersey Tunnels Fire Doors Replacements

Notice Description

The Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels have been subject to recent investigations into the condition of existing emergency and maintenance access doors. These investigations established the requirement for refurbishment and replacement of the doors throughout the tunnels

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension subject to completion of works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£949,999 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Merseytravel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLM FIREPROOFING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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