Official UK procurement notice
DS521-25 Building Condition and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Surveys
Authority: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (Police & fire)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Authority are seeking to award a contract of single appointment for the provision of Building Condition and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) condition surveys, to provide the Authority with a comprehensive and consistent understanding of the physical condition and operational integrity of its fire service estate. The surveys will inform strategic asset management, support compliance with statutory obligations, and enable the development of a prioritised investment programme. This will ensure that our facilities remain safe, functional, and fit for purpose, supporting the delivery of critical emergency services across the region.
The Authority operates 83 fire stations and a number of other office/training premises throughout the counties of Devon and Somerset. A mix of building condition and M&E condition surveys are required across all premises. Detailed volumes are available within the accessible tender pack.
Commencement is anticipated in July 2026 with completion of the surveys and reporting as soon as possible thereafter during 2026.
CPV: Building consultancy services · Building surveying services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£145,000
- Condition of participation
Suitability assessment including financial capacity performed via credit and risk check using the Authority's third party (CreditSafe), and insurance requirements which include £5m Employers liability, £5m Public Liability and £2m Professional Indemnity.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: The high-level award criteria are: 70% = Price 30% = Quality Pass / Fail = Health & Safety Questions Quality will be assessed via seven (7) quality questions which have been sub-weighted as follows: 20% Building Condition Surveys 20% Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Condition Surveys 15% Reporting 20% Consultant Staff/Sub-contractor Competence 15% Survey Programme 5% Risk Management 5% Environment, Social Value and Governance There are five (5) self-certify pass/fail health and safety (H&S) related questions regarding general policy on H&S, access to competent H&S advice/assistance, employee training on H&S, risk assessment and safe systems of work, and lone working procedures. Suppliers will be required to advise of any HSE or EA enforcement notices. Suppliers will be required to supply their Supplier Information (PDF / share code) from the central digital platform and confirm they do not have any exclusion grounds, nor are on the Debarment List.
- Condition of participation
Suitability assessment including financial capacity performed via credit and risk check using the Authority's third party (CreditSafe), and insurance requirements which include £5m Employers liability, £5m Public Liability and £2m Professional Indemnity.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 17 Mar 2026, 10:03 GMT
- Last source update
- 17 Mar 2026, 10:03 GMT
- Authority reference
DS521-25- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-023852- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bc8Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 24 Apr 2026, 10:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 15 Apr 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Tenders must be submitted electronically.
Suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity can access the tender documents by registering on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity and the documents are published. The e-tendering portal is located at:
sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗
The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers should download the tender documents and complete the required sections. To submit a bid, suppliers must upload the required documents via the e-tendering portal by the closing date and time.
Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2blue… ↗
Timeline
17 Mar 2026 → 1 Jul 2026 · 4 dates- Tender notice published225 days ago17 Mar 2026, 10:03 GMT
- Clarification questions by195 days ago15 Apr 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission deadline187 days ago24 Apr 2026, 10:00 BST
- Contract starts119 days ago1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published17 Mar 2026, 10:03 GMTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender