Planning

Portable Hygiene Units

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a five-year contract titled "Portable Hygiene Units." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on physical well-being services, as indicated by CPV Code 98330000. The procurement involves the storage, maintenance, and delivery of two portable hygiene units to emergency incidents around London. The pre-market engagement session is scheduled for 11th February 2026, offering interested suppliers an overview of the contract requirements. The official communication about this tender will conclude by 31st March 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management and emergency service support, particularly medium-sized enterprises. The focus on portable hygiene facilities suggests a need for companies experienced in logistics, maintenance, and provision of sanitary solutions, especially those capable of rapid deployment. Participation in the pre-market engagement will allow businesses to better understand the requirements and assess their capability to deliver these services efficiently, potentially establishing a long-term relationship with the London Fire Commissioner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Hygiene Units

Notice Description

London Fire Brigade ("LFB") is seeking to award a 5 year contract to provide storage, maintenance and delivery services of its two PHUs to emergency incidents in and around London. The units are trailer mounted, welfare facilities, comprising male and female toilets, hand cleansing and drying facilities and a small changing area. CPV Code: 98330000 Physical well-being services Suppliers who are interested in attending this event should confirm their attendance via our e-procurement portal, via the following link: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home.

Planning Information

The pre-market engagement will take place on Wednesday 11th February, commencing at 11:00 and finishing at 13:00. Details of the venue for the engagement session will be provided on confirmation of attendance. The session will comprise an outline of the contract requirements, an opportunity to look around one of the PHUs and a Q&A session.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06151a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009338-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Louise Quinn
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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