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

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority

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09 Jul 2026 at 12:21

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18 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently in the tender stage for the "2026- Inspection and Testing of Roof Lines, Anchor, Abseiling, Flagpoles and Fixed Ladders" project. This procurement seeks to engage services within the firefighting, rescue, safety equipment, health and safety, and technical inspection industries. Based in Salisbury, the tender involves work across the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service Estate, with submissions due by 17:00 on 15th July 2026. The procurement process is open competition under prescribed threshold regulations, requiring electronic submissions via the In-Tend Bluelight e-Tendering Portal. The contract is valued at £120,000 and spans from 14th August 2026 to 13th August 2029, with a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspections, safety equipment, and health and safety services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Companies with experience in servicing governmental or public authority contracts will find this an advantageous project to pursue. With a procurement focus that includes price, quality, and social value as criteria, well-prepared businesses stand to benefit from the authority’s emphasis on these elements. Organisations adept at using digital portals for submissions, especially those familiar with the public procurement landscape, will be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064664-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

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