Tender

Private Sector Building Fire Safety Programme

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 14:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a tender process for the "Private Sector Building Fire Safety Programme." Located in Cambridge, UK, this procurement falls under the category of fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with key deadlines for enquiries by 20 March 2026 and submissions due by 25 March 2026. The programme aims to address safety concerns following the Grenfell Inquiry report, involving the assessment of fire safety risks in high-rise and mid-rise private sector buildings. The contract is valued at £80,000, and the delivery is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with potential renewal options available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety consultancy, particularly those with experience in remediation projects. Companies that cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the project requires a collaborative approach to develop and implement a Local Remediation Acceleration Plan. With quality weighted at 70% and price at 30% in the award criteria, firms delivering innovative solutions that align with national requirements can benefit substantially from participating. The open competition procurement method provides an accessible avenue for eligible contractors to engage with Cambridge City Council to drive business growth in a vital service sector.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019499-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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