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16 Jul 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for passive fire protection remedial works at Plantation Primary School, located in Huyton, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to address issues identified in an independent fire inspection report, with a focus on fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2026, to commence on 17th July 2026 and conclude by 28th August 2026. This procurement, utilising a limited competition method, falls under the works category and had an above-threshold value of £130,648.96 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in fire prevention and installation works. With a targeted focus on remedial actions and compliance with safety standards, businesses experienced in managing comprehensive fire protection projects are well-suited to engage and expand their portfolios through similar contracts. Entities that can serve as principal contractors and manage site coordination duties will find strategic growth potential in such public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Passive Fire Protection Remedial Works at Plantation Primary School

Notice Description

Knowsley Council are seeking to procure the services of a passive fire protection specialist to undertake remedial works arising from an independent inspection report of Plantation Primary School. The scope of the contract is to provide internal Passive Fire Protection works for Knowsley Council within the Plantation Primary School building. The works will involve remediating actions that have arisen from Independent Fire Inspections compartmentation surveys, including, but not limited to: 4.1.1. Fire stopping of walls, ceilings, mechanical, electrical, water and gas risers, COMMS rooms, stairwells, protected lobbies and corridors and any other area highlighted within the fire strategy where remedial works are highlighted. 4.1.2. Installation of structural steel protection where incorrectly installed and highlighted. 4.1.3. Installation of fire barriers and cavity barriers where installed and highlighted. 4.1.4. Removal and reinstallation of plasterboard partitions, or alternative where required. 4.1.5. Removal of installations which are deemed to be unsatisfactory, and the instatement of new products and systems according to proven methods of performance. 4.1.6. Full replacement of fire doorsets, including door leaf, frame, glazing, seals, ironmongery and self-closing devices. 4.1.7. Remedial works to existing fire doorsets, where deemed appropriate. 4.1.8. Doorsets forming part of compartmentation, protected escape routes, risers, plant rooms and ancillary spaces. 4.1.9. Act as principal contractor under CDM regulations. 4.1.10. Liaise with onsite team and project manager for all associated works. 4.1.11. All works undertaken to be supervised and inspected by the installer company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,874 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANK ROGERS (BUILDING CONTRACTOR

Further Information

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