---
title: "Periodic Inspection of Galleries and Training Props"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# Periodic Inspection of Galleries and Training Props

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb2a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Periodic Inspection of Galleries and Training Props" was conducted by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority based in Preston, UK. Targeted towards the services industry category, this process focused on ensuring health and safety compliance through regular inspections and maintenance at the Learning and Development Centre. The process reached the award stage on 22nd December 2025, with the final contract signed with Abby Welding Limited. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 15th December 2025 and extends for two years, highlighting the authority's commitment to maintaining operational standards. Procurement was carried out via a below threshold, potentially negotiated process.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in health and safety compliance for training environments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Abby Welding Limited, who are experienced in service delivery under public contracts, were well-placed to compete. Businesses that prove capable of delivering such specialized services can leverage this contract for further opportunities within the public sector, especially in safety and maintenance-heavy environments. The two-year term provides a solid foundation for business growth and experience that could be pivotal in securing future contracts.

## Notice

Periodic inspections and maintenance of training props at galleries at the Learning and Development Center. Required to ensure H&S compliance for operational colleagues to undertake and fulfill training requirements on the props.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085240-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBY WELDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 09:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085240-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085240-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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