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Periodic Inspection of Galleries and Training Props

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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22 Dec 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Periodic Inspection of Galleries and Training Props" was conducted by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority based in Preston, UK. Targeted towards the services industry category, this process focused on ensuring health and safety compliance through regular inspections and maintenance at the Learning and Development Centre. The process reached the award stage on 22nd December 2025, with the final contract signed with Abby Welding Limited. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 15th December 2025 and extends for two years, highlighting the authority's commitment to maintaining operational standards. Procurement was carried out via a below threshold, potentially negotiated process.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in health and safety compliance for training environments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Abby Welding Limited, who are experienced in service delivery under public contracts, were well-placed to compete. Businesses that prove capable of delivering such specialized services can leverage this contract for further opportunities within the public sector, especially in safety and maintenance-heavy environments. The two-year term provides a solid foundation for business growth and experience that could be pivotal in securing future contracts.

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Notice Title

Periodic Inspection of Galleries and Training Props

Notice Description

Periodic inspections and maintenance of training props at galleries at the Learning and Development Center. Required to ensure H&S compliance for operational colleagues to undertake and fulfill training requirements on the props.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085240-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBY WELDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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