Planning

* Conditions of Participation Stage * NCHA Fire Services Framework

NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "NCHA Fire Services Framework," aimed at enhancing fire safety services. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically fire prevention, and is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The planning phase involves a conditions of participation stage, with key dates including a due date for expressions of interest by 5th February 2026. This stage is crucial as suppliers will need to demonstrate financial capacity and technical ability to progress further in the process. The framework aims to support fire safety equipment servicing, maintenance, and repair for properties managed by the association.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent financial and technical criteria. Businesses that can offer responsive, compliant, and comprehensive fire safety solutions will find this framework suitable for establishing long-term contracts. The multi-supplier format of the framework will enable participating businesses to address regulatory demands and engage in both planned and reactive fire safety services, thus paving the way for sustained growth and expansion in the public sector services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

* Conditions of Participation Stage * NCHA Fire Services Framework

Notice Description

** This is a conditions of participation stage, if you are interested in this opportunity, please request the document via the My Tenders portal below ** https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Register_V2/Supplier_Register.aspx * Suppliers who do not meet the published minimum thresholds for financial capacity and/or technical ability will be deemed to have failed these conditions of participation and will not progress to the tender stage. * Nottingham Community Housing Association ("NCHA") wish to appoint providers to undertake servicing, maintenance and repair of fire safety equipment at properties owned/managed by NCHA. The Authority intends to establish a multi-supplier Fire Compliance Framework to support the delivery of fire safety-related services and works across its housing stock. The framework will provide a compliant and flexible route to market for fire safety services, enabling timely response to regulatory requirements, planned programmes and reactive works.

Planning Information

* This is a conditions of participation stage * Suppliers who do not meet the published minimum thresholds for financial capacity and/or technical ability will be deemed to have failed these conditions of participation and will not progress to the tender stage. Please request via the link below: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Register_V2/Supplier_Register.aspx This stage will be open for 3 weeks, and responses reviewed accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06088b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004277-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Rebecca Hoey
Contact Email
rebecca.hoey@ncha.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG11 8PY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Clifton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

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