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title: "Corporate Ladder Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e54e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Corporate Ladder Inspections

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e54e

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "Corporate Ladder Inspections," focused on health and safety inspections of ladders located across 21 corporate buildings within Sheffield. With the procurement stage now at the award phase, the contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will initially run until 30th April 2029, with the potential for a 12-month extension. This tender falls under the services category, and the procurement method employed was open competition, enabling a below threshold process. The main CPV classifications for this project are ladders and technical inspection services. The awarded contract carries a gross value of £22,250, with the net contract value stated at £18,800 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly within the inspection and safety compliance sector. Businesses specializing in technical inspection services and especially SMEs in this domain can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and expertise in governmental contracts. Sheffield City Council's procurement process is structured to encourage participation from smaller enterprises, evidenced by the open competition mechanism and inclusion criteria for SMEs. Therefore, businesses with experience in managing safety inspections, particularly those based in South Yorkshire, will find this contract appealing, fostering growth and providing a foothold in public sector associations.

## Notice

This specification applies to 115 ladders situated in 21 corporate building sites throughout Sheffield. Contractors must adhere strictly to the procedures, criteria, and reporting requirements detailed herein.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | £18,800 |
| Contracts value | £18,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44423200 - Ladders
- 44481000 - Platforms ladders
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017814-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010465-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075600-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017814-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010465-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075600-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12709

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- http://www.uktestltd.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100138&TID105396&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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