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title: "Provision for Authorising Engineer (Fire) For University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e55a"
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# Provision for Authorising Engineer (Fire) For University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e55a

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of an Authorising Engineer (Fire) service. This tender, titled "Provision for Authorising Engineer (Fire) For University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust," is situated within the services category, primarily focusing on hazard protection and control consultancy services amongst others. Located in Derby, UK, with the main address at the Purchasing Office, Level 5, Trust Headquarters, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note key deadlines, with the enquiry period ending on 18th December 2025 and the tender submission period concluding on 21st December 2025. The procurement follows an open competition method under a below-threshold regime and adheres to electronic submission policies as outlined by the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety, building consultancy, and health and safety consultancy services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the specified suitability criteria. The tender's evaluation will weigh quality at 70% and cost at 30%, indicating an emphasis on service excellence. With a contract period commencing on 12th January 2026 and potential for a one-year renewal, businesses adept at fire-prevention services and authorised engineering can potentially secure a long-term partnership with a major public health institution. The open and competitive nature of the procurement process allows various businesses to engage and demonstrate their expertise, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified firms looking to expand their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

The AE will be required to monitor the performance of fire safety management and provide an annual audit to the Board Level Director (with fire safety responsibility) as per HTM 05-01 Managing healthcare fire safety and any other relevant parts from the HTM series.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075618-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075618-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075618-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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