Tender

Fire Risk Assessment

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 19:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is seeking to commission fire risk assessments for its school properties in Chatham, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Tender stage under an open competition method, with the tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-067869. The industry category is risk or hazard assessment, and the contract is valued at a gross amount of GBP 36,000. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 20th April 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 24th April 2026. This service contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in risk assessment services, particularly those familiar with fire safety regulations and assessment standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in managing similar service contracts and the capability to deliver comprehensive assessment reports in electronic format would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The focus on technical questions and social value, alongside price, in the award criteria offers further growth opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate quality service and additional social benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessment

Notice Description

Carry out fire risk assessments for the school properties that are either owned or under the control of Medway Council. The properties can be found on the schools page. Each property is to have the following details on each written assessment and conform to a standard document. All documents are to be presented in both PDF and original word document format to the CA via electronic means. All risk assessments are to be sent in together in the order that has been provided. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Risk-or-hazard-assessment-other-than-for-construction./N6XD7XX65Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N6XD7XX65Y

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067869
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029363-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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