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Fire Compartmentation Works - Town Hall & Watermark

IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 09:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process initiated by Ivybridge Town Council entails conducting fire compartmentation works at the Ivybridge Town Hall and The Watermark in Devon, within the South West England region. The tender, titled "Fire Compartmentation Works - Town Hall & Watermark," is classified under the fire-prevention installation works category. This project is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for midnight on Monday, 27th July 2026. Interested participants can submit their tenders electronically or in hard copy. This open competitive process, valued at £40,000, requires work to be performed in a live office environment and mandates adherence to UK fire safety regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and construction services, particularly those with experience in delivering projects within operational office spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement specifically favouring bids from this demographic. Suitable contractors will need to possess relevant qualifications, such as FIRAS/BM TRADA certifications, and provide evidence of past projects and adequate insurance. Firms that can demonstrate strong site management skills and the ability to minimise disruption in live environments will find this an opportune project to enhance their profile and expand their portfolio within the public sector construction domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Compartmentation Works - Town Hall & Watermark

Notice Description

Fire Compartmentation Works - Ivybridge Town Hall & The Watermark, Devon 1. Project Overview You are invited to submit a tender for compartmentation and associated fire safety works at the project premises. The works shall be undertaken in a live office environment, and contractors must plan accordingly to minimise disruption while maintaining safety and escape routes at all times. Tender pricing shall be based on the information and drawings provided. The successful contractor will be required to attend site to verify the estimated works prior to final commitment. 2. Scope of Works This section forms an integral part of the Invitation to Tender and sets out the specification. 2.1 General Compartmentation Works * Installation and/or reinstatement of fire compartmentation in accordance with supplied drawings * All works to achieve minimum 30-minute fire resistance * All penetrations to be appropriately fire-stopped using tested and certified systems * Compliance with current UK fire safety regulations and best practice 2.2 Ground Floor Works * Ground floor compartmentation to follow compartment lines shown on drawings * Fire stopping and sealing to all service penetrations * Associated making good 2.3 First Floor Works * Replacement of false ceilings within areas shown on drawings * Preferred solution: o Fire-rated ceiling tiles o Fire-rated suspended grid system * Rectification of one small electrical cupboard ceiling * All ceiling installations to maintain required fire resistance 2.4 Fire Door Remedial Works (Town Hall & The Watermark) * All fire door works remedial works * Works to follow recommendations outlined in their individual Fire Door Survey Reports * Includes but not limited to: o Intumescent strips o Smoke seals o Door closers o Thresholds o Adjustments to gaps o Certification where applicable 2.5 Secondary Escape Stairway - Area 3 * Area (3) secondary escape stairway requires scaffolding access * The stairway must remain fully operational as an escape route at all times * Contractor must: o Provide safe temporary protection o Maintain minimum escape width o Provide on-site management during works o Coordinate phasing to ensure continuous compliance 3. Electrical Fixture Reinstatement (Point Pricing Required) Tenderers must provide separate point pricing for: * Removal and reinstatement of existing ceiling lights (Qty: 10) * Removal and reinstatement of smoke detectors (Qty: 10) * All fittings to be reinstated with: o Fire rated fire hood covers o Appropriate fire sealing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059720-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IVYBRIDGE
Postcode
PL21 0SZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Ivybridge East
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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