---
title: "Urgent Repairs at Live Fire Training facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f547"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-14"
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# Urgent Repairs at Live Fire Training facility

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f547

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority involves urgent repairs at the Live Fire Training facility, located in Exeter, UK. It falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically roof repair and maintenance work, as well as refurbishment work. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract signed on 12th December 2025 and the work scheduled to commence on 15th December 2025, concluding by 27th March 2026. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, conducted without competition, suggesting the urgency and specific requirements for this contract.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and repair works, particularly those with expertise in roof repair and refurbishment of training facilities. KENEX ENGINEERING LTD, an SME based in Exeter, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for local businesses to secure procurement opportunities that align with their capabilities. The project, with a value of £144,042 gross, offers substantial work over a few months, indicating a promising prospect for firms experienced in handling both repairs and large-scale refurbishment projects.

## Notice

Repairs to wind damaged roof verge cladding to cold smoke training building. Replacement of decayed fire behaviour demonstration unit with new. Replacement of decayed fire attack unit with new. Repairs to fire and weather decayed external envelope of live fire training building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082713-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,035 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENEX ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082713-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082713-2025
  14th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kenexengineering.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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