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TRIV2026 - Passive Fire Protection - Preliminary Market Engagement

TRIVALLIS

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01 May 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Trivallis, a community mutual housing association based in Pontypridd, is in the planning stage of their procurement process for "TRIV2026 - Passive Fire Protection". This tender falls under the industry category of works, focusing on repair and maintenance services, fire safety consultancy, and installation of fire-protection equipment. Trivallis is engaging in preliminary market engagement (PME) to prepare for potential procurement opportunities related to passive fire protection needs in the South Wales region, covering Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff Bay, and surrounding areas. Interested contractors must submit a completed questionnaire by 22nd May 2026 at 1 pm, which is part of the market engagement phase. The procurement seeks contractors with substantial business operations in South Wales, aligning with the Welsh Government's Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 goals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in fire safety compliance, with a potential contract value of £1,000,000 over a period of 3 to 5 years, or a framework of 4 years. Companies operating within South Wales, especially those with expertise in fire compartmentation, fire stopping, and fire door installations, will find this tender advantageous. Businesses with membership or certification from reputable organisations such as IFE, FIRAS, IFC, or BM Trada will be well-positioned to compete. The process will also support capacity building among suppliers, facilitating business growth within the civic and construction sectors in South Wales.

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Notice Title

TRIV2026 - Passive Fire Protection - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Trivallis is conducting preliminary market engagement (referred to as PME) to gather information and insights from contractors, in preparation for a potential upcoming procurement opportunity, for Trivallis' Passive Fire Protection requirements. We are a community mutual housing association which provides homes to 25,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff Bay and other South Wales areas. Our primary role is delivering homes which are safe, secure, and affordable to people who are in in greatest need. However, we are more than a landlord. We are a tenant-owned, locally anchored, and collaborative organisation. Our role in community development, community regeneration and individual wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. For this below threshold works contract, please note that, as provided for under Welsh Procurement Policy Note WPPN012 we will be looking for contractors in the geographical region of South Wales only for this PME and the resulting tender and contract or framework. We are supporting the Welsh Governments Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 Wellbeing Goals with this PME and the potential resulting tender, and contract or framework. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.gov.wales/wppn-012-guidance-on-reserving-below-threshold-procurements-for-devolved-welsh-authorities-html As defined in the legislation, we are looking for suppliers that are based or established in South Wales and have substantive business operations in this region. This means having a permanent base in the location not simply a registered office. The estimated value of the contract or framework for works is PS1,000,000. The Contract would be for 3-5 years or a Framework would be 4 years. The appointed provider(s) will be required to implement and support the delivery of Passive Fire Protection measures including; surveys, maintenance, remedial works, and new installations as may be necessary to achieve fire safety compliance as per any current and future applicable fire safety legislation. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Fire compartmentation; Fire stopping and Collars; Service enclosures; Fire door installations Fire and smoke curtains. The minimum qualifications and experience requirements for Appointed Companies and/or operatives for this workstream should be as follows; Companies to be members of third party for each passive discipline such as IFE, FIRAS, IFC, BM Trada or approved equivalent or will be qualified in the next two months. Operatives for passive fire protection works to hold Level 2 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection (or approved equivalent) or will be qualified in the next two months. Operatives Fire Door Installations and Maintenance/repairs to be BM Trada certified door installers (or approved equivalent) or will be qualified in the next two months. Our Preliminary Market Engagement will be the issuing of a questionnaire to interested contractors. The questionnaire will potentially help us gather information that will help to: Develop the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement; Design a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; Prepare the tender notice and associated tender documents; Identify suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; Identify likely contractual terms; and Potentially help to build capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded. Contractors that meet the criteria please email: procurement@trivallis.co.uk to be issued the questionnaire, which is issued via Microsoft Forms. No information provided by contractors will be shared publicly. The deadline for the return of the questionnaire will be the 22nd of May 2026 @1pm.

Planning Information

The market engagement is being conducted by the issuing of a questionnaire sent to suitably qualified contractors. The questionnaire will be sent electronically as a Microsoft form, only when an email is sent to the procurement team. Please email: procurement@trivallis.co.uk The deadline for receipt of the questionnaires is the 22nd May 2026 @ 1pm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040690-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRIVALLIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 2SW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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