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Neptune Building Fire Doors

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has concluded the procurement process for a critical fire compartmentation project involving the Neptune Building. This project, focused in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of works, specifically targeting fire protection upgrades. The tender, initiated to ensure the safety and compliance of fire doors within the building, was completed between February and mid-March 2026. The procurement stage was categorised as award and contract, highlighting the conclusion of the supplier selection process, with BRIAN MABE FIRE PROTECTION LTD, based in Portsmouth, appointed for this crucial refurbishment work. The contract, below threshold and valued at £26,200, began on the 2nd of February 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for firms specialising in fire safety, refurbishment works, and installation services. Given the urgent need for upgrading fire doors to comply with statutory fire safety regulations, businesses adept in manufacturing and installing fire doors, offering refurbishment services, or specialising in fire protection installations would benefit from engaging in similar public contracts. SMEs, like BRIAN MABE FIRE PROTECTION LTD, with expertise in fire safety standards and refurbishment proficiency, are well positioned to leverage such procurement opportunities to enhance their project portfolio and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Neptune Building Fire Doors

Notice Description

Critical fire compartmentation works (specifically the retrospective upgrade and localised replacement of damaged fire doors in the stair core up to floor 4), identified in the December 2025 Fire Door Audit remain incomplete. Without these works, the building cannot be safely opened to staff or students. The doors in the central stair core form the primary internal means of escape. Until they are correctly installed and compliant, the stair core cannot function as a protected escape route in the event of a fire, making the building unsafe for occupancy and preventing legal or safe use by staff, students or visitors. It is therefore essential that all necessary fire compartmentation works are completed to the stair core (up to floor 4) in line with statutory fire safety requirements under Part B of the Building Regulations. Works must be carried out to the highest standard to ensure full compliance with current fire safety legislation and guidance. The appointment will cover the supply and installation of all new fire doors to the stair core (up to floor 4), including associated enabling works. The contract is expected to run from February 2026 (immediate start) to completion by mid-March 2026, ensuring readiness for Student Union occupation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065533
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013959-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

45453100 - Refurbishment work

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIAN MABE FIRE PROTECTION

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