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2026- Inspection and Testing of Roof Lines, Anchor, Abseiling, flagpoles and Fixed Ladders

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority

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21 Sep 2026 at 11:50

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09 Jul 2026 at 12:21

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18 Jun 2026 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority procured inspection and testing services for roof lines, anchors, abseiling systems, flagpoles and fixed ladders across the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service estate. The requirement covers specialist health and safety inspections, technical testing and related safety equipment and maintenance services. It is a services contract for a fire and rescue authority, with work delivered across its operational estate in Dorset and Wiltshire. Businesses relevant to this requirement include providers of working-at-height safety inspections, access-system testing, rescue equipment checks and fixed-ladder examination. The scope is focused on the safety and condition of installed access and fall-protection equipment used across fire and rescue facilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Bids were due by 15 July 2026 at 17:00, following an extension from 10 July. Safe Access Group Ltd was awarded the contract on 21 September 2026. The contract was signed on 18 September 2026 and runs from 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029, with an option for a further 12 months, subject to the contract conditions. Its value is £121,656 gross, including £101,380 excluding tax. Bids were assessed on price at 70%, quality at 20% and social value at 10%. The contract is below the relevant threshold.

This award shows demand from a fire and rescue authority for a specialist supplier able to inspect and test multiple types of fixed and fall-protection access equipment across a dispersed operational estate. Well-placed competitors would have practical expertise in roof-line systems, anchors, abseiling equipment, flagpoles and fixed ladders, together with the ability to deliver documented health and safety inspections and technical testing. Credibility would also depend on reliable maintenance or safety-equipment capability, consistent quality controls and sufficient operational capacity to cover Dorset and Wiltshire sites. The evaluation gives price the greatest influence, but quality and social value are material considerations, so a competitive provider would need to demonstrate efficient delivery, dependable reporting and clear wider community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026- Inspection and Testing of Roof Lines, Anchor, Abseiling, flagpoles and Fixed Ladders

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire fire and Rescue Authority have awarded a contract for the provision of Inspection and Testing of Roof Lines, Anchor, Abseiling, Flagpoles and Fixed Ladders across the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service Estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,380 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Safe Access Group

Further Information

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