Tender

Fire Risk Assessment Contract

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for a Fire Risk Assessment Contract. This tender falls under the category of health and safety services and building and facilities management services. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with the aim of appointing a single contractor to provide fire risk assessment services across the council’s property portfolio. Interested parties can submit proposals until 23rd March 2026, while the enquiry period concludes on 16th March 2026. The contract is set to begin on 7th May 2026 and may be extended based on performance, ensuring continuity and adherence to its terms until potentially May 2031. Located in the UK, this process is governed by the legal framework established in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety, as well as building management services, to expand their portfolio through involvement with a public authority. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) due to its open procurement method and criteria weighting that values price, quality, and social value respectively at 45%, 35%, and 20%. Companies that thrive in providing comprehensive safety assessments and those with a commendable social value proposition will find this contract highly attractive, potentially leading to business growth and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessment Contract

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a Fire Risk Assessments Contract which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an open tender, the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. This tender is to provide Fire Risk Assessments services to the Councils property portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A break clause after three years allows the Council to review the providers and opt to extend for a further two (2) twelve (12) month periods, but only if the providers continue to meet the contractual requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015344-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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