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Bristol City Council NHC Active fire Lot 3.5 July 2026

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 09:23

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16 Jul 2026 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a procurement process for the "NHC Active Fire Lot 3.5 July 2026" contract, facilitated under the Northern Housing Consortium's Active Fire Framework. This contract falls within the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment, with the procurement carried out using a selective method below the threshold. The selected supplier is BRIGGS FIRE AND SECURITY LIMITED, based in Plymouth, and the contract will run from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2027. The procurement stage now stands at completion, following the award made on 13th July 2026, with a total agreed value of £48,000, including VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety and equipment maintenance, particularly those operating within the service industry. BRIGGS FIRE AND SECURITY LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such procurement processes, demonstrating capacity and expertise within the firefighting equipment maintenance sector. For smaller firms seeking growth through governmental contracts, this procurement highlights a viable pathway, particularly for those situated in the UK regions accommodating specialised services. Such contracts offer stability and recurring revenue opportunities under well-defined frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol City Council NHC Active fire Lot 3.5 July 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Bristol City Council has appointed Briggs Fire & Security for their Active Fire (2026-2030). This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Active Fire Framework. OCID (Open Contracting ID) Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-056a88.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGGS FIRE AND SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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