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title: "PAN3426 - Passive Fire Protection - City Wide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059198"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# PAN3426 - Passive Fire Protection - City Wide

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059198

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "PAN3426 - Passive Fire Protection - City Wide." The procurement involves works related to passive fire protection, including compartmentation and fire door replacements, within Leicester, under the industry category of construction (CPV code: 45000000). The council is engaging in a pre-market engagement phase with a questionnaire available until 30th September 2025, which will help inform the development of the forthcoming tender. The project is valued at £3 million gross, and the contract is planned to commence on 2nd April 2026, with an initial term of two years, extendable for up to two more years. The procurement method outlined is below-threshold open competition, suitable for SMEs, reflecting the council's aim to support diverse business participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector to participate in enhancing the safety and compliance of public housing infrastructure in Leicester. Companies specialising in building safety, fire protection equipment, and construction services are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The process allows for an open competition, which fosters a competitive environment where companies of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises, can showcase their capabilities. This procurement could serve as a robust platform for expanding business portfolios and establishing long-term relationships with a major public authority like Leicester City Council.

## Notice

This contract delivers essential works associated with Building Safety & Compliance. Without the continuationof this contract the Authority would be unable to maintain its Housing stock in accordance withstatutory/regulatory obligations.

### Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding this provision. This project would be for Passive Fire Protection. This contract will deliver all works associated with compartmentation (Fire Stopping) and fire door replacements (flats and communal areas). The supplier will work in conjunction with the council's internal contractor to deliver this project. The proposed contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for up to two years.
At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION
Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/vr4Ay3k9Zx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056803-2025
  16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052918-2025
  1st September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/vr4Ay3k9Zx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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