--- title: "Fire Dampers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054987" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054987" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054987.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054987.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Fire Dampers Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054987 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054987) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054987.json) ## Summary The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process regarding the annual servicing of fire dampers across their estate of 21 buildings in the Devon and Cornwall area. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a focus on repair and maintenance services. Located in Exeter, the procurement process is still in its preliminary stage, characterized by market engagements and planned to transition into a formal tender process by mid-2025. Noteworthy dates include a market research milestone due on 27th June 2025 and a preliminary market engagement closing at noon on the same day. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the maintenance and repair services sector, particularly those specializing in fire safety systems, to engage early with the potential buyer. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to participate as the procurement strategy promotes inclusivity for such entities. Engaging in this preliminary market consultation allows businesses to influence the procurement requirements and ensure their capabilities align with the buyer's anticipated specifications. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage with the representatives to gather insights and participate in shaping the future tender, enhancing their prospects for securing subsequent contracts. ## Notice 1073 - FIRE DAMPERS THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING SUPPLIERS TO TAKE PART IN EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT AND IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Devon and Cornwall Police are currently undertaking preliminary market engagement and considering various route to market options in order to run a successful procurement process for their future Fire Damper service requirements. SWPPS wish to invite potential suppliers who may be interested in assisting with this early market engagement to answer a number of specific questions with SWPPS representatives. The requirement is for the provision of annual servicing of Fire Dampers to include service report, remedial recommendations and asset details. There are currently 711 Fire Dampers in 21 buildings across the Devon and Cornwall Estate The purpose of the preliminary market engagement is for early engagement with the market prior to undertaking a formal tender process which is expected to commence in mid 2025. The market engagement is to openly consult with the wider market place to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position. We will be seeking input from the supply market to inform our requirements, to help formulate our specification for the services and help identify routes to market. If you are interested in supporting SWPPS with this engagement, please respond to this notice by emailing denise.pike@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and we will be in touch with a number of questions so you can do any preparatory work you think necessary before attending a Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss your responses. The closing date for pre-market engagement questionnaire returns will be 12 noon on Friday 27th June 2025. SWPPS are committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to follow the Procurement Act 2023 The preliminary market engagement is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market testing and engagement. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to the preliminary market engagement. This preliminary market engagement does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for SWPPS. SWPPS are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the preliminary market engagement. ### Planning Information Market Research ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032689-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 7HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St Loyes | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2025 at 14:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032689-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032689-2025 16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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