Award

Corporate Ladder Inspections

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 11:38

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Corporate Ladder Inspections," focused on health and safety inspections of ladders located across 21 corporate buildings within Sheffield. With the procurement stage now at the award phase, the contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will initially run until 30th April 2029, with the potential for a 12-month extension. This tender falls under the services category, and the procurement method employed was open competition, enabling a below threshold process. The main CPV classifications for this project are ladders and technical inspection services. The awarded contract carries a gross value of £22,250, with the net contract value stated at £18,800 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly within the inspection and safety compliance sector. Businesses specializing in technical inspection services and especially SMEs in this domain can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and expertise in governmental contracts. Sheffield City Council's procurement process is structured to encourage participation from smaller enterprises, evidenced by the open competition mechanism and inclusion criteria for SMEs. Therefore, businesses with experience in managing safety inspections, particularly those based in South Yorkshire, will find this contract appealing, fostering growth and providing a foothold in public sector associations.

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Notice Title

Corporate Ladder Inspections

Notice Description

This specification applies to 115 ladders situated in 21 corporate building sites throughout Sheffield. Contractors must adhere strictly to the procedures, criteria, and reporting requirements detailed herein.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e54e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017814-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44423200 - Ladders

44481000 - Platforms ladders

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£18,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£18,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK TEST

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