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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Safe and Warm II Upgrade Scheme at Victoria House, Creswell - AWARD"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Safe and Warm II Upgrade Scheme at Victoria House, Creswell - AWARD

Buyer: BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd007a23-4205-4264-b9e1-d29946ba5143

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## Summary

Bolsover District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Safe and Warm II Upgrade Scheme at Victoria House, Creswell. This project involved a comprehensive upgrade to enhance the accommodation facilities for elderly and vulnerable tenants, focusing on fire safety improvements. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, classified under the industry category of construction work (CPV code: 45000000). The award was granted on 11th February 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 29th January 2025. The project is scheduled to start on 3rd March 2025, with an expected completion date of 18th August 2025.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in building renovation and safety upgrades. Companies adept at installing fire doors, modifying sprinkler systems, and managing large-scale refurbishments will find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings. Dave construction companies and SMEs focusing on elderly accommodation improvements can leverage these types of tenders to grow their business portfolio and establish a foothold in government contracts. The winning bidder, Davlyn Construction Ltd, exemplifies the kind of expertise and experience sought for such projects.

## Notice

Bolsover District Council have recognised a need for investment in their housing stock, and particularly those buildings which provide accommodation to elderly and vulnerable tenants. This project will provide for further facility improvements and fire safety upgrading of flats and communal areas within sheltered accommodation at Victoria House Creswell to complement previous modernisation and refurbishment works undertaken as part of the Safe and Warm programme. The building, designed for independent living, consists of 32no flats incorporating communal facilities such as a day & events room, kitchen, TV room, and laundry. The Tenderer shall be the Principal Contractor and Main Contractor for this project which shall encompass the installation of new fire doors, integration of associated equipment to the buildings fire alarm system, amendment as required to the existing sprinkler system, conversion works to create an internal scooter-store facility and the re-decoration of communal areas. Contract award will be confirmed from 11th February 2025 and it is estimated for the project to commence from March 2025 within a 24 week timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dce2be-3271-4392-a899-be459283b944 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £324,855 |
| 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 | BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S43 4JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Bolsover |
| Electoral ward | Clowne East |
| Westminster constituency | Bolsover |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVLYN CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dce2be-3271-4392-a899-be459283b944

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dce2be-3271-4392-a899-be459283b944
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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