--- title: "Fire Compartmentation Works - Town Hall & Watermark" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-25" --- # Fire Compartmentation Works - Town Hall & Watermark Buyer: IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bccb.json) ## Summary This procurement process initiated by Ivybridge Town Council entails conducting fire compartmentation works at the Ivybridge Town Hall and The Watermark in Devon, within the South West England region. The tender, titled "Fire Compartmentation Works - Town Hall & Watermark," is classified under the fire-prevention installation works category. This project is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for midnight on Monday, 27th July 2026. Interested participants can submit their tenders electronically or in hard copy. This open competitive process, valued at £40,000, requires work to be performed in a live office environment and mandates adherence to UK fire safety regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and construction services, particularly those with experience in delivering projects within operational office spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement specifically favouring bids from this demographic. Suitable contractors will need to possess relevant qualifications, such as FIRAS/BM TRADA certifications, and provide evidence of past projects and adequate insurance. Firms that can demonstrate strong site management skills and the ability to minimise disruption in live environments will find this an opportune project to enhance their profile and expand their portfolio within the public sector construction domain. ## Notice Fire Compartmentation Works - Ivybridge Town Hall & The Watermark, Devon 1. Project Overview You are invited to submit a tender for compartmentation and associated fire safety works at the project premises. The works shall be undertaken in a live office environment, and contractors must plan accordingly to minimise disruption while maintaining safety and escape routes at all times. Tender pricing shall be based on the information and drawings provided. The successful contractor will be required to attend site to verify the estimated works prior to final commitment. 2. Scope of Works This section forms an integral part of the Invitation to Tender and sets out the specification. 2.1 General Compartmentation Works * Installation and/or reinstatement of fire compartmentation in accordance with supplied drawings * All works to achieve minimum 30-minute fire resistance * All penetrations to be appropriately fire-stopped using tested and certified systems * Compliance with current UK fire safety regulations and best practice 2.2 Ground Floor Works * Ground floor compartmentation to follow compartment lines shown on drawings * Fire stopping and sealing to all service penetrations * Associated making good 2.3 First Floor Works * Replacement of false ceilings within areas shown on drawings * Preferred solution: o Fire-rated ceiling tiles o Fire-rated suspended grid system * Rectification of one small electrical cupboard ceiling * All ceiling installations to maintain required fire resistance 2.4 Fire Door Remedial Works (Town Hall & The Watermark) * All fire door works remedial works * Works to follow recommendations outlined in their individual Fire Door Survey Reports * Includes but not limited to: o Intumescent strips o Smoke seals o Door closers o Thresholds o Adjustments to gaps o Certification where applicable 2.5 Secondary Escape Stairway - Area 3 * Area (3) secondary escape stairway requires scaffolding access * The stairway must remain fully operational as an escape route at all times * Contractor must: o Provide safe temporary protection o Maintain minimum escape width o Provide on-site management during works o Coordinate phasing to ensure continuous compliance 3. Electrical Fixture Reinstatement (Point Pricing Required) Tenderers must provide separate point pricing for: * Removal and reinstatement of existing ceiling lights (Qty: 10) * Removal and reinstatement of smoke detectors (Qty: 10) * All fittings to be reinstated with: o Fire rated fire hood covers o Appropriate fire sealing ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059720-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | £40,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | IVYBRIDGE | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL21 0SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | South Hams | | Electoral ward | Ivybridge East | | Westminster constituency | South West Devon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 09:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059720-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059720-2026 25th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18220 Invitation to Tender - fire compartmentation works - Town Hall & Watermark - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18224 Form of Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18226 Passive Compartmentation Survey - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18229 Fire Door Inspection Survey - Town Hall - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18230 Fire Door Inspection Survey - The Watermark - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18231 Contractors Policy - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18232 Control & Management of Contractors Policy ## Notice URLs - http://www.ivybridge.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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