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title: "Cambridge Fire"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT"
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# Cambridge Fire

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-309768a7-37d9-43c4-baec-cf60f280e853

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Cambridge Fire," initiated by the MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT, for urgent testing of fire doors. This contract falls under the services category within the fire safety industry, specifically focusing on fire door testing and fireproofing work. Located in the South East of England, the procurement process classified as a direct method with a single tender action, was completed on 28 October 2018. The total contract value was £90,000, with a period lasting from 29 October 2018 to 31 December 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fire safety sector, particularly those experienced in fire door testing and associated services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on their suitability in the tender process. The buying organisation's focus on localised services may also present opportunities for businesses that are regionally based in the South East, allowing them to leverage their proximity and potentially lower costs in providing such essential safety services.

## Notice

urgent testing of fire doors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd4078e-818c-4ed9-bcad-062c935f4083 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE FIRE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45343100 - Fireproofing work

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2019 at 15:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd4078e-818c-4ed9-bcad-062c935f4083
- 29 Apr 2019 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd4078e-818c-4ed9-bcad-062c935f4083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd4078e-818c-4ed9-bcad-062c935f4083
  29th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9511f46b-c30c-451f-93e6-2e259689b7a8
  Contract

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