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title: "John Pounds Centre Fire Safety Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069418"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# John Pounds Centre Fire Safety Project

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069418

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the "John Pounds Centre Fire Safety Project," aiming to improve building safety through the installation of emergency lighting systems, fire stopping, and fire door surveys, as well as the installation of a CCTV system for the youth club. This contract, associated with safety installations and electrical work, falls under the industry category for works. The procurement process reached the award stage, with details finalised as of 8th May 2026, and the contract starting from 11th May 2026, ending on 3rd July 2026. Located in Portsmouth, this project was governed by legislation UKPGA 2023/54, and executed below the threshold procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and electrical installations, particularly those capable of working within public authority frameworks. SMEs like DM HABENS (THE BUILDER) LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, highlight the potential for growth for similar firms. Businesses with experience in fire safety enhancements and comprehensive installation services are well-positioned to compete for such tenders, contributing to local safety and infrastructure improvement projects. The gross contract value of £136,546 indicates a significant opportunity, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises to expand their portfolio in public sector works.

## Notice

The works include, but are not limited to, the supply and installation of an emergency lighting system to escape routes; fire stopping and fire door surveys, including subsequent remedial works which are required throughout the building; and the installation of an isolated CCTV system serving the youth club. The purpose of these works is to improve passive fire protection and enhance overall building safety, helping to prevent the spread of fire and enable safer evacuations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042251-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,546 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DM HABENS (THE BUILDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 35113300 - Safety installations
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042251-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042251-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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