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DS521-25 Building Condition and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Surveys

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 19:17.

Opportunity overview

The 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.

Classification

  • CPV71315200 — Building consultancy services
  • CPV71315300 — Building surveying services

Lots

  • Lot 1£145k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DS521-25
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
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: https://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: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
24 Apr 2026, 10:00

Enquiry period

Ends
15 Apr 2026, 16:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
174,000
Amount
145,000
Currency
GBP

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jul 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2026, 23:59

Award criteria

Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315200
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315300
Description
Building surveying services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
023852-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Mar 2026, 10:03
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
Id
GB-PPON-PNLD-1131-HTWN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNLD-1131-HTWN

Address

Street Address
Service Headquarters
Locality
Exeter
Postal Code
EX3 0NW
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK43

Contact

Name
Aimee Lee

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Exeter · UKK43 · EX3 0NW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK2 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK4 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 023852-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·