---
title: "Fire Guardian and Inspector for Ladywell Park Gardens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Fire Guardian and Inspector for Ladywell Park Gardens

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657ec

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## Summary

This summary pertains to a procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Lewisham, located in Catford, United Kingdom. The process involved the appointment of a Fire Guardian and Inspector for Ladywell Park Gardens, specifically covering RIBA Stages 4 to 7. This contract falls under the industry category of fire-prevention services and aims to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Part B. The procurement method used was limited competition, falling below the threshold limit. The contract was awarded to PART B GROUP LTD, an SME located in Melton Mowbray, on 16th March 2026, with the contract period extending until 11th July 2028. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 19th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety services to enhance their portfolio and reputation by working with public authorities on high-profile projects. Companies with expertise in fire-prevention, particularly those experienced in building services and statutory fire compliance, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests that while competition is constrained, it offers potential for smaller enterprises to secure projects of this magnitude and value, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs aiming for business growth and accelerated credibility in this industry.

## Notice

The appointment of a Fire Guardian and Inspector for RIBA Stages 4 to 7 in relation to Ladywell Park Gardens, is critical to the successful delivery of the project's building services and with a view to protecting the Council's interests. These appointments primary responsibility is to inspect fire safety measures deployed on site and ensure compliance with Building Regulations Part B. The fire guardian element provides strategic advice to the inspector on site and will review the fire strategy proposed by the main contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024167-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 11 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PART B GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024167-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015143-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024167-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015143-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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