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05 Dec 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Harlow Council is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "HDC Programme Fire Engineer Consultancy," classified under the construction work industry (CPV code 45000000). The initiative is part of the council's effort to revamp Harlow’s housing infrastructure, focusing on fire engineering consultation services. The project is set in London, specifically in areas with postal codes CM17, CM18, CM19, and CM20. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12th January 2026. The contract value is estimated at £6,000,000, with a contract period running from 10th February 2026 to 9th February 2028. This procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in construction, particularly those with expertise in fire engineering. Businesses equipped with skills in MEP engineering, safety compliance, and reporting transparency will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Given the project’s extensive scope across different RIBA stages, firms that provide end-to-end consultancy services for housing renovation and who are familiar with the legal and safety requirements in the UK housing sector will be particularly competitive. The project presents a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for those aiming to establish a foothold in public sector projects involving safety and compliance engineering.

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Notice Title

HDC Programme Fire Engineer Consultancy

Notice Description

Harlow District HDC (HDC) is seeking to procure Construction Consultancy Services - Fire Engineer. This service forms part of HDC's commitment to transform Harlow's housing, invest in housing stock and to meet Landlord obligations.The key deliverables under this contract are:* Delivery of MEP Engineer services across all relevant projects.* Provision of services that are safe, compliant, and accessible to all residents.* Consistent achievement of the outputs set out in Section 3 (Scope of Requirement).* Transparent reporting to HDC on performance, compliance, and risks.It is assumed that the core services will be required to RIBA stages 1 - 6, however the exact need will be defined for each individual project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Harlow District HDC (HDC) is seeking to procure Construction Consultancy Services - Fire Engineer. This service forms part of HDC's commitment to transform Harlow's housing, invest in housing stock and to meet Landlord obligations.The key deliverables under this contract are:* Delivery of MEP Engineer services across all relevant projects.* Provision of services that are safe, compliant, and accessible to all residents.* Consistent achievement of the outputs set out in Section 3 (Scope of Requirement).* Transparent reporting to HDC on performance, compliance, and risks.It is assumed that the core services will be required to RIBA stages 1 - 6, however the exact need will be defined for each individual project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f004
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064161-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
C M17
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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