Award

Urgent Repairs at Live Fire Training facility

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority involves urgent repairs at the Live Fire Training facility, located in Exeter, UK. It falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically roof repair and maintenance work, as well as refurbishment work. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract signed on 12th December 2025 and the work scheduled to commence on 15th December 2025, concluding by 27th March 2026. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, conducted without competition, suggesting the urgency and specific requirements for this contract.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and repair works, particularly those with expertise in roof repair and refurbishment of training facilities. KENEX ENGINEERING LTD, an SME based in Exeter, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for local businesses to secure procurement opportunities that align with their capabilities. The project, with a value of £144,042 gross, offers substantial work over a few months, indicating a promising prospect for firms experienced in handling both repairs and large-scale refurbishment projects.

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Notice Title

Urgent Repairs at Live Fire Training facility

Notice Description

Repairs to wind damaged roof verge cladding to cold smoke training building. Replacement of decayed fire behaviour demonstration unit with new. Replacement of decayed fire attack unit with new. Repairs to fire and weather decayed external envelope of live fire training building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082713-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,035 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENEX ENGINEERING

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