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Provision of Active Fire Safety Services

NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Aug 2026 at 08:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North West Leicestershire District Council, a public authority in the UK, is actively seeking to procure the services of a qualified and accredited contractor for its "Provision of Active Fire Safety Services" tender. This contract encompasses a comprehensive range of fire safety services for its commercial, corporate, and residential properties, including inspection, testing, and minor remedial works to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure method, and the total estimated contract value is £280,000. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 4th September 2026, with a contract start date of 1st October 2026, extending initially until 30th September 2028. The services are to be delivered in the UK, particularly the UKF21 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in fire safety and maintenance services, to partner with a governmental authority. The open procedure allows a wide range of qualified contractors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to compete. The contract requires economic stability, evidenced by specific insurance levels (£10m for Employers' Liability and Public Liability, and £5m for Professional Indemnity). Such a project can enhance the business's portfolio by associating with a reputable public entity and providing substantial work over several years, with potential for a renewal term extending up to an additional two years. Businesses capable of demonstrating quality assurance and compliance with statutory requirements are well-positioned to benefit from this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Active Fire Safety Services

Notice Description

North West Leicestershire District Council are inviting Tenders to appoint a suitably qualified and third-party accredited Contractor to deliver a comprehensive programme of inspection, testing, servicing, certification, reporting, reactive attendance and defined minor remedial works for active fire safety systems across its property portfolio. The Contract will initially cover Property Services (commercial/corporate buildings) and will be expanded to include Housing stock, communal residential buildings and additional Council assets during the contract term. The Council requires a proactive compliance partner capable of supporting statutory compliance, life safety protection, asset assurance, lifecycle management and continuous improvement across its active fire safety systems. The Contractor shall work collaboratively with the Council to ensure systems remain operational, compliant, auditable and aligned with current legislative and regulatory requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 months then a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075527-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE DISTRICT 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
COALVILLE
Postcode
LE67 3FJ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Coalville West
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Further Information

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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