---
title: "Enabling works for FRAEWs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a97"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Enabling works for FRAEWs

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a97

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has concluded the public procurement process for enabling works necessary for Fire Risk Appraisal on External Walls (FRAEW) surveys at five high-rise towers. Classified under fire-prevention installation works, this project falls within the construction industry sector and is set in Oxford, United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region UKJ1. The process was initiated as a tender, leading to an award and contract stage, finalised on the 16th March 2026. Oxford City Council functioned as the buying organisation, and the contract runs from 26th February 2026 to 25th September 2026, with a gross contract value of £84,000 GBP. The procurement method was below the threshold, classified as unknown.

This contract presents strategic growth opportunities for firms specialised in fire-prevention installation works, particularly those able to undertake temporary works and intrusive surveys. Large construction businesses with expertise in handling complex projects at high-rise towers would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. It highlights the need for capability in risk assessments and installations that ensure compliance with safety regulations. Successful bidders can establish themselves within the public sector by demonstrating efficiency and high standards, fostering long-term partnerships with sub-central government authorities like Oxford City Council.

## Notice

Temporary works and intrusive surveys to enable Fire Risk Appraisal to External Wall (FRAEW) surveys at five high rise towers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023320-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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