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Fire Guardian and Inspector for Ladywell Park Gardens

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:06

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19 Feb 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

This summary pertains to a procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Lewisham, located in Catford, United Kingdom. The process involved the appointment of a Fire Guardian and Inspector for Ladywell Park Gardens, specifically covering RIBA Stages 4 to 7. This contract falls under the industry category of fire-prevention services and aims to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Part B. The procurement method used was limited competition, falling below the threshold limit. The contract was awarded to PART B GROUP LTD, an SME located in Melton Mowbray, on 16th March 2026, with the contract period extending until 11th July 2028. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 19th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services to enhance their portfolio and reputation by working with public authorities on high-profile projects. Companies with expertise in fire-prevention, particularly those experienced in building services and statutory fire compliance, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests that while competition is constrained, it offers potential for smaller enterprises to secure projects of this magnitude and value, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs aiming for business growth and accelerated credibility in this industry.

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Notice Title

Fire Guardian and Inspector for Ladywell Park Gardens

Notice Description

The appointment of a Fire Guardian and Inspector for RIBA Stages 4 to 7 in relation to Ladywell Park Gardens, is critical to the successful delivery of the project's building services and with a view to protecting the Council's interests. These appointments primary responsibility is to inspect fire safety measures deployed on site and ensure compliance with Building Regulations Part B. The fire guardian element provides strategic advice to the inspector on site and will review the fire strategy proposed by the main contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 11 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PART B GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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