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06 Jul 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a Fire Safety Consultant for the Brighton property, awarded under the Merseyside Pension Fund initiative. The contract, identified by DN806087, was carried out using a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and is associated with fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with key involvement from NOVIUN LIMITED as the supplier. The contract's execution period ran from 12th March 2026 to 1st June 2026. This initiative was completed at the address of Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 8ED, United Kingdom.

This tender opens up opportunities for SMEs specialising in fire safety consultancy services given that the procurement method was direct, likely favouring experienced businesses with established credentials. Such contracts are particularly suited for small to medium enterprises that can offer niche services and expertise in the field of fire and explosion protection and control. This specific contract, valued at £135,000 (excluding VAT), offers a significant business growth trajectory for firms engaged in safety consultancy, especially for those looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector across regions like Merseyside or the United Kingdom more broadly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Safety Consultant Brighton property

Notice Description

Merseyside Pension Fund - Fire Safety Consultant Brighton property

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c48b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063309-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVIUN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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