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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 13:19

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council procured a single-supplier framework for works to retrofit sprinkler systems in high-rise properties across North Lanarkshire. The initial works cover Avon and Clyde Towers in Motherwell. The requirement includes designing, supplying, installing, testing and commissioning sprinkler systems, associated building services and alterations to existing systems. It also covers accredited fire stopping where penetrations are made through fire compartments, boxing-in of pipework, builders’ work and related construction activities. The wider scope includes fire-protection devices, fire-detection systems, electrical installation work and asbestos-removal work. This is a construction and fire-safety installation requirement, with delivery within the North Lanarkshire Council geographical area. The buyer is North Lanarkshire Council, based at the Civic Centre in Motherwell.

The procurement has completed and the contract was awarded through an open procedure for a single-supplier framework. Harmony Fire Ltd was selected, and the active contract was signed on 21 May 2026. The contract value is £10,000,000. The framework contract period is 1,080 days, with an option for North Lanarkshire Council to extend it by a further 12 months. Tenderers submitted electronically in English; the submission deadline was 23 March 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bids opened the same day in Motherwell. Evaluation weighted quality at 40% and price at 60%. Variants were not allowed. One bid was received, from an SME and a non-EU foreign bidder. The framework permits one participant.

This procurement indicates demand for a main contractor able to deliver complete sprinkler retrofit packages in occupied or existing high-rise buildings, rather than supply equipment alone. A credible competitor would need design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning capability, together with experience coordinating associated building, electrical, fire-stopping, boxing-in and asbestos-related works. Required credentials include UKAS third-party accreditation for sprinkler installation or BAFE registration; electrical work requires NICEIC or SELECT membership, or LPCB approval. The successful supplier was an SME, showing that specialist businesses can meet the buyer’s framework requirements. Future credibility would depend on demonstrating integrated fire-safety delivery, suitably qualified personnel, construction coordination and the capacity to act as the single main contractor.

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Notice Title

Single Supplier Framework for Retrofit of Sprinklers and Associated Works

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council are seeking to award a Single Supplier framework for the retrofit of sprinklers and associated Works

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council are looking to award a single supplier framework to a suitable main contractor for the retrofit of sprinkler systems in high-rise properties across the North Lanarkshire Area. The framework will be established by asking tenderers to submit proposals for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the sprinkler systems and associated building services to Avon and Clyde Towers in Motherwell, including any necessary works/alterations to existing systems. The works include, but are not limited to, accredited fire stopping where penetrations are made through compartments, boxing-in pipe work, all associated builders work, and the like. Full details are contained in the tender documentation. Additional information: Economic Operators may be excluded from this tender process if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: NLC reserves the right to extend the framework duration for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074193-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

35111500 - Fire suppression system

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harmony Fire Ltd

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