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Survey & Maintenance of Fire Dampers at The University of Huddersfield

Official notice

Authority: University of Huddersfield (Education)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£100,000≈ £20k / year · £120,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 29 Oct 2026
Contract term 5 yrsends 30 Nov 2031 · starts 1 Dec 2026
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

The contractor is required to initially visually inspect the buildings using their knowledge and experience, they need to check all external ventilation grilles and ventilation systems that form part of the fire damper overall system, and satisfy themselves as to what might be needed. Prior to an annual service been conducted to maintain the dampers in situ. This must include as a minimum physically dropping the damper to demonstrate its effectiveness: cleaning channels and runners, applying (light) lubrication where necessary, and re-setting each damper. The contractor must confirm any maintenance which has been completed by producing the appropriate paperwork from his own system.

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The contractor is required to initially visually inspect the buildings using their knowledge and experience, they need to check all external ventilation grilles and ventilation systems that form part of the fire damper overall system, and satisfy themselves as to what might be needed. Prior to an annual service been conducted to maintain the dampers in situ.

Key requirements of the Project include:

Survey of ventilation plant associated with fire dampers in each building, recording IDs and mark up each one. (Using self- adhesive stickers with ID Number, building, date test).

Create an inventory of fire dampers in each building by location and type.

Carry out testing of each damper or system to manufacturer’s instructions and to the appropriate British Standard BS9999:2017. This must include as a minimum physically dropping the damper to demonstrate its effectiveness: cleaning channels and runners, applying (light) lubrication where necessary, and re-setting each damper. The contractor must confirm any maintenance which has been completed by producing the appropriate paperwork from his own system. The contractor must inform the Estates Department if significant repairs are required e.g. beyond consumables.

Retest of each damper as necessary.

Provide a comprehensive report including location and status of each damper against marked up drawings and detailed exception reports in cases of failure.

List all remedial action required, in excess of the items outlined in iii above, so each damper is in efficient working order and good repair.

At the end of the works a comprehensive report is to be provided to the University giving details of the dampers in each building including location, numbers and types of dampers, serial numbers or IDs, condition of damper, operation of damper and remedial actions.

A test certificate must be provided for each damper

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CPV: Building installation work · Fire-prevention services · Repair and maintenance services of dampers

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The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 5 yrsSMEPublished value£100,000
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2031 (5 yrs)Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
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
1 Oct 2026, 09:45 BST
Last source update
1 Oct 2026, 09:45 BST
Authority reference
PS2026 - 008
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-092656
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Building installation workFire-prevention servicesRepair and maintenance services of dampers
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE42)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e38 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
29 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Oct 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published45 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 09:45 BST
  2. Clarification questions by23 days ago
    23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline17 days ago
    29 Oct 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Today
    15 Nov 2026
  5. Contract startsin 15 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    1 Oct 2026, 09:45 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Huddersfield

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PVLZ-8691-TYWT Queensgate, West Yorkshire, Huddersfield, Yorkshire & Humber, HD1 3DHContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

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