--- title: "Fire Protection Works Programme 2026-27" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058455.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Fire Protection Works Programme 2026-27 Buyer: THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058455.json) ## Summary The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has concluded the contracting process for the Fire Protection Works Programme 2026-27, aimed at enhancing fire safety within their social housing stock. The contract, awarded on 25 March 2026 is valued at £1,600,000 and involves comprehensive fireproofing works, such as the installation and renewal of fire doors, compartmentation, firestopping, and more. Situated in Folkestone, the procurement stage has transitioned from tender to award with BELL GROUP LTD as the chosen supplier. This project spans a planned period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030, under an open procurement method described as below threshold - open competition. This tender offers lucrative opportunities for firms specialising in fireproofing and safety installations within residential structures. Ideal contenders would be those with robust experience in similar public sector projects, particularly well-equipped to handle fire safety compliance and offer innovative solutions within competitive pricing strategies. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with adept project management capabilities can thrive given the council’s favourable conditions for SMEs within this procurement support. The successful contractor's ability to maintain communication with residents and adhere to health and safety standards exemplifies the importance placed on quality and regulatory compliance in bids. ## Notice programme of fire safety works to our social housing stock and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The scope of the works comprises the following: Works may include: * Renewal and/or remedial works to fire doors (front entrance, kitchen, communal doors); * Compartmentation works; * Firestopping works; * Installation of loft hatches; * Fire rated bin store enclosures; * Signage. Orders may be placed in respect to Works to: * Tenanted Properties; * internal and external Common Parts (including bin stores, refuse chambers and the like); * managed leasehold Properties; * sheltered housing Properties; * other Tenures. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension option of up to 24 months dependent on the satisfactory performance of the contractor and presuming no significant changes to FHDC's requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027134-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | £1,600,000 | | Awards value | £1,170,000 | | Contracts value | £1,600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE | | Locality | FOLKESTONE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT20 2QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe | | Electoral ward | Folkestone Central | | Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe | | Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BELL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45343100 - Fireproofing work ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027134-2026 - 1 Dec 2025 at 11:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078421-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 13:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051316-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 07:35 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050363-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 13:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047322-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027134-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078421-2025 1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051316-2025 26th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050363-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047322-2025 8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7bb7842e-5b74-f011-813a-005056b64545 Tender documents can be downloaded from www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (proContract) after signing in and expressing interest. ## Notice URLs - http://www.bellgroup.co.uk - https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk - 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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