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title: "COV - Quotation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair and Installation of Fall Arrest Systems, Fixed Ladders and Guardrails 2026"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - Quotation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair and Installation of Fall Arrest Systems, Fixed Ladders and Guardrails 2026

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28b1ec26-f851-469c-871a-52256b71aa16

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process titled "COV - Quotation for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, Repair and Installation of Fall Arrest Systems, Fixed Ladders and Guardrails 2026", classified under the industry category "Ladders". This award phase was finalised on 3rd July 2026, with the contract set to run from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2030. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure (below threshold) in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender is aimed at the services category and was specifically designed to accommodate SMEs, providing a budget of £90,000 GBP for the winning supplier, Central (High Rise) Ltd.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and installation of safety systems such as guardrails and fixed ladders. SMEs in particular stand to benefit, given the procurement's alignment with smaller-scale enterprises, fostering growth by enabling them to service a public sector entity like Coventry City Council. Companies with expertise in safety system inspections, repairs, and installations are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities, as there is a growing demand for maintaining infrastructure safety in public spaces. Those looking to expand their portfolio within the West Midlands area should note future opportunities with similar requirements.

## Notice

Please note this is a contract award notice. Coventry city council ran a below threshold procurement for the maintenance and repair of guard rails, fall arrest systems and fixed ladders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4bac90-fa6f-4543-9817-e1392b345aa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL (HIGH RISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44423200 - Ladders

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4bac90-fa6f-4543-9817-e1392b345aa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4bac90-fa6f-4543-9817-e1392b345aa2
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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