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Authorising Engineer Fire Services

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Authorising Engineer Fire Services" was conducted by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, situated in Prescot, United Kingdom. This process, identified by the id "037900-2026", falls under the 'services' category within the engineering services industry. The contract encompasses provision of specialised fire advisory and compliance services for Southport and Ormskirk, lasting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Although the procurement method was below the threshold, the tender and award stages have been completed with the procurement law cited from UK legislation 2023/54. The contract was signed on 1 April 2026, and remains active as of the latest publication date, 27 April 2026.

This award presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the engineering and fire safety sectors, especially those providing fire advisory and risk management services. The expertise sought includes capabilities to offer technical advice on capital projects, fire strategies, and design proposals, which could significantly benefit small and medium enterprises looking to expand their influence within public sector contracts. With the successful bidder being PART B Group Ltd, their involvement showcases the potential for SMEs in the United Kingdom to engage with central government agencies, offering them pathways to increased visibility and further opportunities in similar procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authorising Engineer Fire Services

Notice Description

Authorising Engineer (Fire) services at Southport and Ormskirk for 2026 / 2027. A Specialist Fire Advisor will: * Provide technical advice during capital projects and refurbishments. * Review fire strategies and design proposals. * Comment on fire alarm category selection, zoning, and cause-and-effect strategies. * Verify that new works being undertaken comply with HTM fire requirements. An Independent Expert Adviser will provide: Oversight to ensure fire safety arrangements align with HTM 05:01 expectations. Independence from the organisation's internal fire management structure. Produce annual audit reports for the designated board-level person responsible for fire safety. Provide compliance assurance against HTM 05:01 and BS 9997 (Fire Risk Management Systems).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037900-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PART B GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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