Award

Fire Consultancy Services for the Paradise Depot Project

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 16:36

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Dacorum Borough Council awarding a contract to STANTEC HYDROCK LIMITED for fire consultancy services for the Paradise Depot Project. This project falls under the industry category of civil engineering consultancy services and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region designated as UKH23. The procurement method utilised was direct and occurred below the threshold without competition. With the procurement stage marked as complete, the contract began on 1st January 2026 and is set to end on 31st December 2026, having been signed on 31st December 2025. Key milestones included an award notice published on 3rd February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering and fire safety services, to expand their business within the public sector. Large-scale businesses, like STANTEC HYDROCK LIMITED, demonstrate that firms with robust resources and capabilities can secure substantial contracts without traditional competitive processes under certain thresholds. Such opportunities are highly beneficial for firms seeking to collaborate with public authorities and deliver value through specialised services in complex and multi-faceted development projects, like those planned for Paradise Depot.

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Notice Title

Fire Consultancy Services for the Paradise Depot Project

Notice Description

Support of Stantec UK Ltd for fire consultancy services on Paradise Depot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£88,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC HYDROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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