Tender

Preconstruction Design Services for Sprinkler Upgrade to Industria Building

BE FIRST (REGENERATION) LTD.

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by BE FIRST (REGENERATION) LTD., is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Preconstruction Design Services for Sprinkler Upgrade to Industria Building." This initiative focuses on upgrading the sprinkler system in Barking to meet health and safety requirements and facilitate high-storage capability. With a tender submission deadline of 23 April 2026, the procurement uses an open procedure owing to its urgent nature. The process invites contractors within the engineering services sector, under CPV categories 71300000 and 71500000, located in the United Kingdom, to participate. The procurement has a total contract value amounting to GBP 2,677,000 gross, and practices an open procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and construction-related services, particularly those adept with fire safety systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in designing and executing fire safety upgrades could significantly benefit by securing this contract. The tender assesses quality heavily, with a 70% quality weighting against cost, encouraging businesses that can deliver innovative design solutions within the outlined framework and deadlines. Furthermore, participating businesses should have the proficiency to navigate the specified Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) 2024 type of contract, opening doors for sustained business growth through strategic project engagement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Preconstruction Design Services for Sprinkler Upgrade to Industria Building

Notice Description

Development of design of sprinkler upgrade works to Industria Building in Barking. This work is required to bring the sprinkler system in line with HHS requirements and to allow storage of goods at height. Design indicative guidance has been supplied within the tender documentation, alongside an indicative programme, and pricing schedule.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032609-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,230,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,230,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Sep 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
BE FIRST (REGENERATION) LTD.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 8HE
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Northbury
Westminster Constituency
Barking

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