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title: "Award Notice for Fire Risk Assessments for University of Chester"
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# Award Notice for Fire Risk Assessments for University of Chester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a3b7613-0e82-4323-93fc-8d7de446cb3a

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for fire risk assessments as part of its fire safety strategy. This award notice, issued under the NEUPC Framework EFM2054, confirms a contract with FCS-live Limited, valued at £60,000 for hazard protection and control consultancy services. The procurement falls within the category of fire-prevention services and is specifically designed for institutions in the North West, United Kingdom. The contract, which commenced on 13 April 2026, will run until 12 April 2030. This process was carried out using a selective procurement method, as a call-off from a framework agreement, representing the award stage of the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety services, particularly those supporting hazard protection and consultation. The contract is favourable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By securing this framework-based agreement, businesses can strengthen their relationship with educational institutions like the University of Chester and potentially expand their portfolio in the public safety and consultancy sector.

## Notice

This is an Award Notice following a further competition for Fire Risk Assessments for University of Chester. Under NEUPC Framework EFM2054 NE Fire Safety Equipment, Fire Alarms, Suppression Systems and Associated Services Agreement using Lot 2 - Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Risk Assessment & Consultation and Fire Safety Training. Which the University could use as a member of NWUPC. Further details were available in the further competition documents. Please note all values in this notice have been rounded up and are for the full potential contract period and the contract end date includes all optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40edb6f-32c3-439d-adf2-c3d32e486f30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCS-LIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40edb6f-32c3-439d-adf2-c3d32e486f30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40edb6f-32c3-439d-adf2-c3d32e486f30
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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