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John Pounds Centre Fire Safety Project

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 08:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the "John Pounds Centre Fire Safety Project," aiming to improve building safety through the installation of emergency lighting systems, fire stopping, and fire door surveys, as well as the installation of a CCTV system for the youth club. This contract, associated with safety installations and electrical work, falls under the industry category for works. The procurement process reached the award stage, with details finalised as of 8th May 2026, and the contract starting from 11th May 2026, ending on 3rd July 2026. Located in Portsmouth, this project was governed by legislation UKPGA 2023/54, and executed below the threshold procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and electrical installations, particularly those capable of working within public authority frameworks. SMEs like DM HABENS (THE BUILDER) LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, highlight the potential for growth for similar firms. Businesses with experience in fire safety enhancements and comprehensive installation services are well-positioned to compete for such tenders, contributing to local safety and infrastructure improvement projects. The gross contract value of £136,546 indicates a significant opportunity, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises to expand their portfolio in public sector works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

John Pounds Centre Fire Safety Project

Notice Description

The works include, but are not limited to, the supply and installation of an emergency lighting system to escape routes; fire stopping and fire door surveys, including subsequent remedial works which are required throughout the building; and the installation of an isolated CCTV system serving the youth club. The purpose of these works is to improve passive fire protection and enhance overall building safety, helping to prevent the spread of fire and enable safer evacuations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069418
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

35113300 - Safety installations

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,546 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DM HABENS (THE BUILDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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