--- title: "BLD0323-02 03 Fire Strategies Phase 2 & 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-03-19" --- # BLD0323-02 03 Fire Strategies Phase 2 & 3 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17653bce-c883-4097-9414-0ff389ed6c66.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for fire strategy consulting services covering Phase 2 and 3 of their building inspections and report production. The tender, titled "BLD0323-02 03 Fire Strategies Phase 2 & 3", falls under the industry category of fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the future notice date set for 27th April 2026 and the contract period expected to commence on 3rd August 2026, running until 5th January 2028. The services will be delivered at the Ministry's premises in Portsmouth, South East England, with an estimated value of £500,000. Interested parties can contact the Ministry via the provided email for further engagement. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire strategy consultancy. Firms with experience in building inspections and a solid background in fire safety regulations, such as those with professional qualifications in fire engineering and substantial industry experience, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate. Companies with a robust track record in producing comprehensive fire strategy reports and familiarity with standards such as ISO9001 and FIRAS certification will find themselves positioned optimally to benefit from this opportunity, as they can leverage their expertise to meet the rigorous requirements and contribute to enhancing safety protocols within the Ministry of Defence's facilities. ## Notice Building Inspection & production of FIRE STRATEGY' REPORTS in accordance with the following. Building Regulations Part 'B' & all amendments. (This document is the primary document that PNB operates against) Regulatory reform [fire safety] Order COSHH Regulations. The 'Fire Strategy' investigations and production of fire strategy reports shall be carried out by a 'competent person' who shall meet the relevant experience and qualifications to produce comprehensively the requirements of this SoR. The fire strategists shall be qualified as follows: - Professional qualifications. Degree qualified and be Members or Fellow Members of the Institute of Fire Engineers Minimum of 10 years' experience in the field of 'Fire Strategy' reporting based on existing buildings. Have a working Knowledge of:- Experience with IOSH Managing Safely. Carry NEBOSH National General Certificate. Carry HABC Level 2 award in fire safety. BAFE registered. ISO9001 Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPPC).Fire Industry Association (FIA).United Kingdom Accredited Service (UKAS).FIRAS Certification. TRADA. The qualifications and verification of expertise and experience of proposed personnel shall be clearly defined as part of the tender procedure. Changes to the staff presented within the tender are only to be changed if agreed with the Project Manager at the time of the negotiations and contract awarded. It is important that the quality and relevant experience of team members is maintained throughout the contract until handover. All fire strategies shall take account of the buildings as built and the associated standards that were applicable at the time of the design and construction of the buildings. Where age of building is not known then best practice will be observed taking account of the buildings use and escape routes available. Where buildings have been modified the revised layouts shall be used to determine the appropriate strategy while keeping to the original intended proposals as far as is possible. Occupancy levels shall be verified for each building. The fire strategies developed will be for a mixture of complex and Non-Complex arrangements depending on the building type, use occupancy level etc. The successful Subcontractor shall review and determine the complexity of the buildings, agree with the client and KBS and develop the strategies around these decisions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f200cc9-ee48-4887-8c90-8f05670ed0fc | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3LS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 09:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f200cc9-ee48-4887-8c90-8f05670ed0fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f200cc9-ee48-4887-8c90-8f05670ed0fc 19th March 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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