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Published 21 Apr 2026, 12:42 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Fire Risk Assessment Works (Civic Buildings) Closed Framework 2026 - 2029

Official notice

Authority: Leeds City Council (Local council)

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 1 lot to bidMax 1 lot per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£14,400,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 May 2026awarded 4 Aug 2026
Awarded to Aspect Building Solutions Ltd +6 more2 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 31 Jul 2029 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Leeds City Council is looking to undertake an above-threshold procurement exercise using the open procedure in line with Section 20(2)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023, to establish a closed framework to deliver Fire Stopping and Passive Fire Protection works and Fire Alarm system Design, Supply and Commissioning across the civic estate. It is envisaged that it will be a JCT Framework Agreement 2024 Schedule of Amendments and the underlying contracts will be the JCT Measured Term 2024 Contract with a Schedule of Amendments.

CPV: Fire-alarm system installation work · Fire-prevention installation works

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places
up to 5 suppliers · 23 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (4.6 per place) · 7 appointed (full)
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
Published description of the framework

The Council intends to appoint up to 5 contractors to Lot 1 Fire Stopping and Passive Fire Protection works to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to carry out these statutory works. Work packages will be allocated on a rotational basis with the first works package being allocated to the first ranked contractor following the procurement exercise and the second works package being allocated to the second ranked contractor and so on before reverting to the first ranked contractor.

The Council intends to appoint up to 2 contractors to Lot 2 Fire Alarm Design, Supply and Commissioning to the civic estate. Work will be allocated on a rotational basis with the first ranked contractor obtaining the first allocation and then the second ranked contactor obtaining the second allocation before reverting to the first ranked contractor.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them
Lot #1Fire Stopping and Passive Fire Protection works.AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£10,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £10,000,000 exc. VAT · £12,000,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 1 x 12 months at the discretion of the Council.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Relevant industry certifications, Insurance and Health & Safety

Lot #2Fire Alarm System Design, Supply and CommissioningAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£2,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,000,000 exc. VAT · £2,400,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 1 x 12 months at the discretion of the Council.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial capacity

  • Technical & professional ability

    Certifications, insurance and health & safety

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Supplier's may bid for both lots.
What this means for your bid
  • “Fire Risk Assessment Works (Civic Buildings) Closed Framework 2026 -…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 Apr 2026, 12:42 BST
Last source update
13 Aug 2026, 07:47 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 17 Jul 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-036052
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Fire-alarm system installation workFire-prevention installation works
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068745 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
21 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
14 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Apr 2026 → 13 Aug 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published183 days ago
    21 Apr 2026, 12:42 BST
  2. Clarification questions by161 days ago
    14 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends154 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    21 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by96 days ago
    17 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts82 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent70 days ago
    13 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published70 days ago
    13 Aug 2026, 07:47 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Apr 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    21 Apr 2026, 12:42 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    13 Aug 2026, 07:47 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    13 Aug 2026, 07:47 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    28 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 72 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 2319 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Named bidders 27published on the award notice
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Fire Stopping and Passive Fire Protection works.1 award
Aspect Building Solutions LtdSME, Cardo (South) Limited, Neo Property Solutions Ltd, Nidd Vale Construction Ltd, Walter West Builders LtdSMELot 1 - Fire Stopping and Passive Fire Protections Works1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 · up to 31 Aug 2030Extensions: Contract may be extended at the discretion of Leeds City Council£10,000,0004 Aug 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Fire Alarm System Design, Supply and Commissioning1 award
Openview Security Solutions Limited, Ventro Ltd1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 · up to 31 Aug 2030Extensions: Contract may be extended at the discretion of Leeds City Council£2,000,0004 Aug 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Fire Stopping and Passive Fire Protection works.23final-stage tenders190—
2 · Fire Alarm System Design, Supply and Commissioning4final-stage tenders20—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leeds City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJYG-6658-PPMY Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS1 1URContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

27 commercial parties on the notice · 7 awarded
  • ADASTON LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PVHT-8969-QDMZ 4 Greengate Cardale Park, Harrogate, Yorkshire & Humber, HG3 1GY
  • AJS Electrics LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PBHW-4823-RMTL 15 Hales Road, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS12 4PL
  • AWB AND SON LTDBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PRZB-2285-YBWZ 9 Cotton Grass Gardens, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S25 2DE
  • Ark Fire Protection LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PGLL-1594-LGCP Aldrich House, Peterborough, East of England, PE1 5TP
  • Ashley & McDonough LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PWRL-1967-PLNW Audley House, London, London, W1W 8JQ
  • Aspect Building Solutions LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PDVN-2934-QHZG Wentworth House Turnberry Park Road, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS27 7LEContact email
  • BAWDEN GROUP LTDBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PYPB-7713-TBQD 1 Burnhouse Farm Cottages, Duns, Scotland, TD11 3TT
  • BDL Fire protection LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PRXT-2622-MQTZ Unit 1 The Reprise Centre Bens Court, Prescot, North West, L34 9HH
  • CENTURION FIRE AND SECURITY LTDBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PNNT-6749-PGYW Centurion House, Huddersfield, Yorkshire & Humber, HD4 5RX
  • CLC Contractors LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PPDC-8757-JZLJ Unit 2 Northbrook Industrial Estate Vincent Avenue, Southampton, South East, SO16 6PB
Show 17 more suppliers
  • CLM Fireproofing LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PWLT-7296-ZMJD Block 2, Unit 4 Vestry Park Trading Estate, Sevenoaks, South East, TN14 5EL
  • Cardo (South) LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PQZN-4356-MVHP Unit 1 & 2 Stuart Close Trade Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 8QFContact email
  • Fieldway Compliance LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PTGM-5345-WMLN 12 Paramount Business Park, Liverpool, North West, L36 6AW
  • Global HSE Solutions LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PGQV-5461-MCRR Harris House, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG13 8GG
  • HAMMER FIRE & COMPLIANCE LTDBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PCMN-9665-CXBT 142-143 Parrock Street, Gravesend, South East, DA12 1EY
  • Holistic Fire Safety LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PYMC-5483-YHGQ 10b Humber Bridge Industrial Estate, Barton-Upon-Humber, Yorkshire & Humber, DN18 5RP
  • M B Plant LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PWRQ-4343-GBZG F16 Raise Business Centre, Goole, Yorkshire & Humber, DN14 6BS
  • Miller Knight Resource Management LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PYHB-9385-DWJD Ransom Hall, Mansfield, East Midlands, NG21 0HJ
  • Neo Property Solutions LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PTNN-2494-PCHD 13-14 Flemming Court, Castleford, Yorkshire & Humber, WF10 5HWContact email
  • Nidd Vale Construction LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMLM-6289-JHVR Agincourt House, Newport, Wales, NP20 4PBContact email
  • OpenView Security Solutions LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJZV-6996-LDGN Openview House, Romford, London, RM7 7PJContact email
  • Rhodar Industrial Services LtdBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PXDY-7891-BHYG Unit C Astra Park, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS11 5SZ
  • Solid State Security LivingBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PGVT-5412-LRBH 54 Chorley Rd, Wigan, North West, WN8 7AS
  • SuperSafe Solutions LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PGJD-4638-XJYR 40 Alma Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S3 8SA
  • Total Integrated Solutions LimitedBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PNHG-9344-GWTM Hamilton Way, Mansfield, East Midlands, NG18 5BU
  • Ventro LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PWJJ-7827-LVDP Aquilam House, Plymouth, South West, PL6 7TLContact email
  • Walter West Builders LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXVR-5811-GJPG Bank Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire & Humber, WF12 7DHContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender