Planning

Provisions of Appliance Bay Doors - Maintenance Services

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is overseeing a procurement process for the provision of appliance bay doors maintenance services, aimed specifically at maintaining and repairing various types of doors, gates, and vehicle control systems. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, falls under the services industry category and is scheduled to progress with a planned contract period from 7th December 2026 to 6th December 2030, with a possible extension until 2032. The process invites interested parties to engage and clarify questions by 3rd February 2026, and future notices are expected by 20th April 2026. The project, located in London, presents a significant opportunity with a gross value of £2,789,376. The buyer, being a public authority, seeks comprehensive maintenance solutions as part of their legal obligations under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in door systems, gates, and vehicle control systems. Companies with experience in providing planned and reactive maintenance services, inclusive of emergency call-outs, will find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined, marking this as a favourable prospect for growing enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector maintenance services arena. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to secure a four-year service agreement, fostering stability and growth in a critical public infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Provisions of Appliance Bay Doors - Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Scope of Services The maintenance services required will include, but will not be limited to: Doors - Powered and manually operated vertically and horizontally moving appliance bay doors - Revolving and powered entrance doors and speed lanes - Automatic door-closing devices associated with appliance bay doors Vehicle Control Systems - Vehicle access control systems (excluding wider access control systems unless included in scope) - Traffic (vehicle) barriers - Hydraulic traffic bollards Gates - Powered and manually operated gates (vehicle and pedestrian) Roller shutters Drill tower grills and shutters Minor works - Any other maintenance services the Commissioner may reasonably request during the term of the Agreement. Any such additions will constitute a formal Change. Planned and Reactive Maintenance Requirements - The Supplier will manage and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules for all service areas throughout the duration of the Agreement. - The Supplier will provide a 24/7/365 reactive maintenance and emergency call-out service.

Planning Information

If you are interested in bidding, please notify LFB using the contact information on this notice. Throughout the notice period, Bidders can ask LFB to clarify any questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002868-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,324,480 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Habiba Begum
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07852592944

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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