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title: "T1014 Tawney Tower Fire Door Replacement Works"
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# T1014 Tawney Tower Fire Door Replacement Works

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a5c6a04-7aee-4c7a-9b71-640e7b392579

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## Summary

The University of Essex has concluded the procurement process for the "T1014 Tawney Tower Fire Door Replacement Works." The project, awarded on 22nd October 2024, focuses on fire safety improvements within Tawney Tower, replacing communal area doors with certified 60-minute fire door sets. This initiative is driven by new legislation under the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations, aiming to extend the building’s usability for another five years. R & B Decorators and Refurbishment was selected as the supplier, and the contract period spanned from 18th August 2023 to 8th December 2023. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, and the industry category encompasses construction and installation services related to fire protection equipment, with a project value of GBP 400,000.

This opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses specialising in construction, fire safety equipment installation, and building refurbishment. Companies with expertise in high-rise property compliance and safety improvements, particularly those experienced in working with educational institutions and large infrastructure projects, would be well-suited to participate. Despite not being directly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, the scale and scope of the project offer a tangible growth opportunity for capable contractors that meet the University of Essex's stringent requirements for quality and compliance.

## Notice

The University of Essex is seeking tenders for a project to undertake fire safety improvements works within Tawney Tower to enable ongoing occupation of the building following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 (and subsequent legislation related to High Rise Properties (Fire Safety Act 2022 and The Higher-Risk Building Regulation 2023)). The works proposed are intended to give the tower an extended period of life (currently estimated at 5 years) until there is sufficient funding to complete a full upgrade/refurbishment. These works will address critical infrastructure improvements related to fire doors to make significant enhancements and increase the likelihood of obtaining the required Building Assessment Certificate. This project is focusing only on the communal area doors which the University of Essex would like to be replaced with certified 60-minute fire door sets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6472cc85-bc4e-4aeb-8946-1082dcda48a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R & B DECORATORS AND REFURBISHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44221200 - Doors
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6472cc85-bc4e-4aeb-8946-1082dcda48a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6472cc85-bc4e-4aeb-8946-1082dcda48a1
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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