This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Jul 2026 at 15:30

Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 18:57

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking to procure maintenance services for appliance bay doors and gates, with an estimated contract value of £3,702,040.80. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the procedure following a competitive flexible process. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 11th September 2026 and the expected award date by 26th October 2026. Services will cover various maintenance tasks, including doors, vehicle control systems, and gates. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services (CPV codes 50000000 and 42000000). The contract will begin on 7th December 2026 and may extend to 6th December 2033, contingent upon renewal options. The location of services is primarily in London, UK, with the buyer’s main office situated at 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for companies specialising in maintenance services, particularly those adept at managing complex maintenance schedules. Businesses offering 24/7 reactive maintenance, emergency call-outs, and planned preventative maintenance will find this tender appealing. Given the project's scale and financial scope, enterprises capable of delivering high-quality service at competitive pricing will likely succeed. Ideal contenders include SMEs with specialisation in industrial machinery and repair services, as indicated by the CPV classifications. This contract also holds potential for long-term collaboration, considering the contract's possible extension up to 2033, allowing businesses to secure a stable, ongoing revenue stream while expanding their portfolio through association with a reputable public authority like the London Fire Commissioner.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provisions of Appliance Bay Doors & Gates Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Scope of Services The maintenance services required will include, but will not be limited to: Doors - Powered and manually operated vertically and horizontally moving appliance bay doors - Revolving and powered entrance doors and speed lanes - Automatic door-closing devices associated with appliance bay doors Vehicle Control Systems - Vehicle access control systems (excluding wider access control systems unless included in scope) - Traffic (vehicle) barriers - Hydraulic traffic bollards Gates - Powered and manually operated gates (vehicle and pedestrian) Roller shutters Drill tower grills and shutters Minor works - Any other maintenance services the Commissioner may reasonably request during the term of the Agreement. Any such additions will constitute a formal Change. Planned and Reactive Maintenance Requirements - The Supplier will manage and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules for all service areas throughout the duration of the Agreement. - The Supplier will provide a 24/7/365 reactive maintenance and emergency call-out service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option: 1 + 1 additional years (at LFC discretion)

Planning Information

Please provide your Intend registered email address to be attached as a supplier to this Tender activity. There is also a Clarification Log attached should Bidders have any queries regarding the preliminary market engagement notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069345-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,702,040 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,702,040 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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