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Tower Blocks - FRAEWs

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oxford City Council pertains to the contract titled "Tower Blocks - FRAEWs," aimed at conducting Fire Risk Appraisals to External Walls for five tower blocks. This tender falls under the services category with specific relevance to fire-prevention services. The council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, awarded the contract on 27th March 2026. The supplier chosen for this task is Maze Fire Consulting Limited, based in Preston. The procurement was conducted through a below-threshold process, with the contract starting on 23rd March 2026 and set to conclude on 4th September 2026. Delivery of services is expected within the region of UKJ1, United Kingdom.

This opportunity offers business growth for organisations specialising in fire prevention and risk assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in fire safety consultancy, could be well-suited for similar projects. Engaging in such public sector contracts can bolster SMEs with governmental credentials and expand their portfolio in the fire-prevention sector. The project promises a gross value of £56,100 GBP, presenting a significant opportunity for firms looking to enhance their service offerings within the UK's safety and prevention services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tower Blocks - FRAEWs

Notice Description

Fire Risk Appraisal to External Walls for 5 Tower Blocks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06768f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MAZE FIRE CONSULTING

Further Information

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