Planning

PRN004524 Multi-Activity Contract

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority is actively engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Multi-Activity Contract, titled PRN004524. Located in Nottingham, UK, this initiative is categorised under the construction and maintenance of buildings for emergency services. The procurement process is currently in the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) phase, with documentation available and a deadline for responses set for 13 March 2026. Interested parties have the opportunity to download the engagement documents and respond via the NFRS eprocurement portal. The estimated contract value is £9.6 million gross, and the main procurement category is works, specifically related to planned preventative servicing, reactive maintenance, and minor works projects, excluding soft services, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and maintenance industry, particularly those specialising in electrical and mechanical installations for emergency services buildings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to bid for the contract, offering potential for business growth through long-term engagements, as the contract period extends until 31 March 2032 with potential renewals up to March 2035. The procurement method is planned for an open competitive process, allowing businesses to broaden their operations within the public sector. Those with expertise in repair and maintenance of central heating and miscellaneous repair services will find this tender especially relevant. Businesses interested in this contract are encouraged to engage early in the PME phase to gain insights into market demands and position themselves effectively for the upcoming tender release, scheduled around 27 July 2026.

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Notice Title

PRN004524 Multi-Activity Contract

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is preparing to initiate a procurement to establish a contract for the provision of planned preventative servicing, reactive maintenance and the delivery of minor works projects across the NFRS Estate which will include an element of out of hours working. This contract is due to end on 31/03/2027. This contract excludes the provision of soft services which are let under a separate contract. NFRS are publishing this Pre-market Engagement (PME) Notice and document to widen its knowledge of the market. If you are interested in responding to this PME activity please download the document and complete the questionnaire. All responses and questions should be made through the NFRS eprocurement portal via the following link: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

Planning Information

Pre-Market engagement documentation available to download with a questionnaire to complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012927-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@notts-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
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)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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