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Fire Escape Works

GOV FACILITY SERVICES LTD

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04 Jun 2026 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Fire Escape Works," conducted by Gov Facility Services Ltd, is now complete. This tender falls under the works category and involves activities related to fire escape equipment and welding, with operations located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ44 region. The procurement method used was limited, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition process. The award date for this contract was 2nd June 2026, and the contract period spans from 5th June 2026 to 30th September 2027. The buyer, Gov Facility Services Ltd, operates as a sub-central government authority with its office located in London.

This contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the fire safety and welding industries, particularly those experienced in delivering specialised fire escape solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SSH Building Services Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete in such limited competition tenders. The procurement process demonstrates favourable conditions for SMEs, as indicated by the participation of three final stage bids, including one from an SME. This exemplifies a valuable pathway for similar businesses aiming to expand within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Fire Escape Works

Notice Description

Procurement exercise for Fire Escape Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

35111400 - Fire escape equipment

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOV FACILITY SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSH BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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