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title: "Wigan Council - Independent Fire Risk Assessments and Ad-Hoc Technical Support 2025-29"
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# Wigan Council - Independent Fire Risk Assessments and Ad-Hoc Technical Support 2025-29

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6599d4b2-e71e-4f7c-8139-d40acc04bcb7

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## Summary

Wigan Council has concluded the procurement process for independent fire risk assessments and ad-hoc technical support covering the period from 2025 to 2029. This contract, valued at GBP 412,855.13, falls under the construction category, specifically focusing on construction structures and materials, auxiliary products to construction, and related architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement, conducted via a mini-competition under Fusion21's Building Safety & Compliance Framework (Lot 6), aims to assess safety in approximately 21,500 residential properties and 55 corporate buildings managed by Wigan Council. The contract was awarded to Pennington Choices Ltd, with the award being published on 11 December 2024. The contract period will commence on 1 January 2025 and end on 31 December 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs involved in construction and engineering. Businesses specialising in fire risk assessments and safety compliance services are well-suited to this project. The comprehensive scope of work covering a large number of residential properties and corporate buildings offers extensive engagement and potential for establishing a long-term partnership with Wigan Council. The involvement in such public sector projects can enhance business credibility and provide a steady stream of revenue over the contract period.

## Notice

Wigan Council will be utilising Fushion21's Building Safety & Compliance Framework (Lot 6) to run a mini competition for the provision of an independent production of Fire Risk assessments for Housing and Corporate Stock. Wigan Council currently manages around 21,500 residential properties and approximately 55 Corporate Buildings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4740d14-9339-4a91-8494-c3c73aceb455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £412,855 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £412,855 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNINGTON CHOICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4740d14-9339-4a91-8494-c3c73aceb455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4740d14-9339-4a91-8494-c3c73aceb455
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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