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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Firefighting Equipment Maintenance and Fire Risk Assessments" project. This initiative encompasses fire risk assessments, surveys related to passive fire protection, and portable firefighting equipment servicing across the Council's properties. Located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the procurement is made under a public authority sub-central government classification and follows an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 7th August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and span two years, with potential extensions. The tender process is currently active, and electronic submissions in English are accepted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fire prevention services, risk assessment consultancy, and equipment maintenance. Companies experienced in providing quality and competitively priced services in these areas are well-suited to apply. With an estimated contract value of £300,000, the Council prioritises quality, price, and social value, making this an attractive opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their governmental contracts. This procurement offers a platform for companies to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term engagement with opportunities for future renewals beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Title

Firefighting Equipment Maintenance and Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Provision of fire risk assessments, associated passive fire protection surveys and portable firefighting equipment servicing across Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's corporate property portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial contract period 2 years with two 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c851
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065070-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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