This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 14:36

Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has awarded a contract for the "Private Sector Building Fire Safety Programme" to MWPRESTON SOLUTIONS LTD. This project, located in Cambridge, focuses on fire safety consultancy services, addressing the findings of the Grenfell Inquiry by developing a Local Remediation Acceleration Plan. It involves reviewing and advising on fire safety measures for multiple private sector residential buildings in the UKH12 region. The procurement was carried out using an open method, specifically a below-threshold open competition, and the contract is valued at £360,000 with a performance period from 26th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and risk management consultancy. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in fire and explosion protection consultancy services would find this project particularly relevant, as Cambridge City Council prioritises quality measures over cost, with award criteria set at 70% for quality and 30% for price. Given the potential for renewal, this contract offers sustained engagement and a chance to contribute to critical safety enhancements in the private residential sector. Businesses with experience in managing compliance with national fire safety regulations would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Private Sector Building Fire Safety Programme

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council seeks a suitably qualified specialist contractor to support the development and delivery of a Local Remediation Acceleration Plan (LRAP) in response to the Grenfell Inquiry report and the Government's Remediation Acceleration Plan. The contractor will review and advise on approximately 18 high-rise and 230 mid-rise private sector residential buildings, assessing external wall systems and wider fire-safety risks, and identifying required interventions. The work must align with national remediation requirements and will be delivered over two working days per week (Monday-Friday).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MWPRESTON SOLUTIONS

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