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Enabling works for FRAEWs

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has concluded the public procurement process for enabling works necessary for Fire Risk Appraisal on External Walls (FRAEW) surveys at five high-rise towers. Classified under fire-prevention installation works, this project falls within the construction industry sector and is set in Oxford, United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region UKJ1. The process was initiated as a tender, leading to an award and contract stage, finalised on the 16th March 2026. Oxford City Council functioned as the buying organisation, and the contract runs from 26th February 2026 to 25th September 2026, with a gross contract value of £84,000 GBP. The procurement method was below the threshold, classified as unknown.

This contract presents strategic growth opportunities for firms specialised in fire-prevention installation works, particularly those able to undertake temporary works and intrusive surveys. Large construction businesses with expertise in handling complex projects at high-rise towers would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. It highlights the need for capability in risk assessments and installations that ensure compliance with safety regulations. Successful bidders can establish themselves within the public sector by demonstrating efficiency and high standards, fostering long-term partnerships with sub-central government authorities like Oxford City Council.

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Notice Title

Enabling works for FRAEWs

Notice Description

Temporary works and intrusive surveys to enable Fire Risk Appraisal to External Wall (FRAEW) surveys at five high rise towers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961

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