Tender

Provision for Authorising Engineer (Fire) For University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of an Authorising Engineer (Fire) service. This tender, titled "Provision for Authorising Engineer (Fire) For University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust," is situated within the services category, primarily focusing on hazard protection and control consultancy services amongst others. Located in Derby, UK, with the main address at the Purchasing Office, Level 5, Trust Headquarters, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note key deadlines, with the enquiry period ending on 18th December 2025 and the tender submission period concluding on 21st December 2025. The procurement follows an open competition method under a below-threshold regime and adheres to electronic submission policies as outlined by the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety, building consultancy, and health and safety consultancy services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the specified suitability criteria. The tender's evaluation will weigh quality at 70% and cost at 30%, indicating an emphasis on service excellence. With a contract period commencing on 12th January 2026 and potential for a one-year renewal, businesses adept at fire-prevention services and authorised engineering can potentially secure a long-term partnership with a major public health institution. The open and competitive nature of the procurement process allows various businesses to engage and demonstrate their expertise, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified firms looking to expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision for Authorising Engineer (Fire) For University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

The AE will be required to monitor the performance of fire safety management and provide an annual audit to the Board Level Director (with fire safety responsibility) as per HTM 05-01 Managing healthcare fire safety and any other relevant parts from the HTM series.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e55a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075618-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Hill
Contact Email
richard.hill3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07787698145

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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