Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 4th Nov 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-07b27e |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £120,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 4th Nov 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-07b27e |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £120,000 |
Scope
Description
Dover District Council wishes to appoint a suitable consultant for the Provision of Fire Risk Assessments and invites Tenderers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 3rd March 2027 and end 2nd March 2030 (unless terminated earlier by the Council). There will be provision to extend the contract for a further two years (in yearly increments).
Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 7th December 2026.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Fire-and-explosion-protection-and-control-consultancy-services./37362V6985
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/37362V6985
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/37362V6985
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 March 2027 to 2 March 2030
- Possible extension to 2 March 2032
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two further years (in yearly increments)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 November 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 December 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/37362V6985
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Dover District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJX-1894-TZPX
Honeywood Close, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield
Dover
CT16 3PJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01304872419
Email: procurement [at] dover.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government