Planning

Fire Risk Assessments

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 13:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Fire Risk Assessments," aimed at appointing a qualified contractor to conduct fire risk assessments across Hillingdon's housing and corporate properties. This service contract is classified under the environmental impact assessment sector, with the main procurement category being services. The assessment will cover approximately 520 housing blocks and 110 corporate sites within the Uxbridge area, UKI74 region. The process aligns with statutory mandates like the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021. Interested parties for market engagement must contact via email by the deadline of 8th May 2026 for further participation details.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire risk assessments and compliance services. Companies with expertise in Type 1-4 assessments and external wall evaluations are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method involves initial market engagement, providing interested firms the chance to participate early in the process. The potential contract extends from November 2026 with renewal options, presenting long-term business opportunities for firms that can deliver comprehensive risk assessment reports with actionable insights. Registering for updates on the supplier portal is encouraged to keep informed of further developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

To appoint a contractor that is experienced, qualified and suitable to undertake Fire Risk Assessments for Hillingdon owned Housing and corporate stock. The requirement is to ensure we are compliant with the Regulatory Reform order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and other associated compliance within the relevant areas. There are approx. 520 Housing blocks and 110 Corporate sites. This will include requirement for Type 1-4 Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Risk Assessments - External Walls. The contractor will be required to produce a clear fire risk assessment reports, including details of recommended works, risk rating, time scale and photographic evidence.

Planning Information

Those interested in participating in the market engagement should email: psoward@hillingdon.gov.uk Please quote "FRA- Market Engagement" in the email title. (Do not include any marking material) You will then be sent a short market engagement questionnaire, please then complete and return this by the stated deadline. We would encourage all interested parties to register for free at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ where this opportunity will likely be advertised at time of tender. Note: Responses will not be evaluated or scored and will not be taken forward into any formal procurement process that may follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037620-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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