Tender

Provision of Man-safe or personal fall protection systems

DERBY COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

03 Apr 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Derby College Group is currently in the tender stage of procuring the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and certification of Man-safe or personal fall protection systems across various locations. The procurement process, initiated on 3 April 2026, falls under the works category in the safety equipment industry. This is an open competition below threshold, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 23 April 2026 and a tender submission deadline set for 1 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 1 June 2026 and conclude by 14 August 2026. Interested bidders can access tender documents on the given portal and need to adhere to submission instructions by the specified deadline.

The tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in safety equipment, construction, and installation services to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution. Businesses with expertise in safety barriers, fencing, guardrails, and related infrastructure are especially suited to compete, given the technical requirements of the contract. The procurement process favours a balanced evaluation approach of 60:40 quality vs. price, encouraging companies to focus on delivering high-quality solutions while remaining competitive. Companies capable of navigating the electronic submission process and timely communication through the specified channels have the potential for growth through this engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Man-safe or personal fall protection systems

Notice Description

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking to procure the the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning and certification of Man-safe or personal fall protection systems across a range of sites. Please see the tender pack for more details which is available for free download at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031196-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34928300 - Safety barriers

34928310 - Safety fencing

34928320 - Guardrails

34941000 - Rails and accessories

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

35113300 - Safety installations

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY COLLEGE GROUP
Additional Buyers

AGM PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8UG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Little Aston & Stonnall
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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