Award

Cladding & Building Safety Inspections

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for Cladding & Building Safety Inspections to WINTECH ENGINEERING LIMITED. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, involved multiple stages and culminated with the award notice published on 4th March 2026. The contract, valued at £240,000 excluding VAT, pertains to inspection services for cladding systems and external wall insulation on high-rise and medium-rise buildings managed by the council. The awarded contract period is from 27th March 2026 to 11th September 2026. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, safeguarding residential buildings within Nottingham City Council's jurisdiction.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and building-surveying services, particularly those experienced in facade and cladding inspections and familiar with PAS 9980 assessments. SMEs with relevant certifications such as RICS or IFE and the capacity to work on higher-risk buildings can leverage this contract to broaden their portfolios. By fulfilling the contract requirements, companies can showcase their expertise in fire safety and building regulations compliance, thus enhancing their competitive positioning in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Cladding & Building Safety Inspections

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of inspection services for cladding and external wall insulation on high-rise and medium-rise residential buildings managed by Nottingham City Council Housing Services. The Contractor will undertake detailed inspections of cladding systems and external wall insulation across 13 high-rise and 11 medium-rise residential buildings. The inspections will assess compliance with relevant fire safety and building regulations, identify potential risks, and support the Council's obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. This service supports the Council's duty to maintain a robust and auditable fire safety management system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019428-2026
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

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINTECH ENGINEERING

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