Scope
Description
eITT Provision of Fire Safety Upgrade Works at Whitecroft, Hythe, and Clarks Close, Ringwood
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake comprehensive fire safety upgrade works and associated refurbishment at two residential properties: Whitecroft, Hythe, Hampshire, and Clarks Close, Ringwood, Hampshire.
The works are aimed at improving fire protection measures, enhancing building compliance with future fire safety strategy requirements, and improving the overall quality of the internal communal areas.
Scope of Works:
Whitecroft (Hythe, Hampshire)
The contractor will be required to carry out the following works:
Installation of new fire detection and suppression systems to meet future-state fire safety strategy requirements.
Fire compartmentation upgrades, ensuring appropriate fire separation throughout the building.
Asbestos abatement, limited to the specified areas identified in the asbestos survey.
Fire stopping works, sealing all identified breaches to maintain fire integrity.
Replacement of fire doors, including frames, hardware, and certification in accordance with current fire safety standards.
Electrical works, as required to support system installations and ensure compliance.
Decoration of internal common areas to enhance safety, visibility, and overall aesthetics.
Clarks Close (Ringwood, Hampshire)
The contractor will be required to carry out the following works:
Installation of new fire detection and suppression systems to meet future-state fire safety strategy requirements.
Fire compartmentation upgrades, ensuring appropriate fire separation throughout the building.
Asbestos abatement, limited to the specified areas identified in the asbestos survey.
Fire stopping works, sealing all identified breaches to maintain fire integrity.
Replacement of fire doors, including frames, hardware, and certification in accordance with current fire safety standards.
Electrical works, as required to support system installations and ensure compliance.
Decoration of internal common areas, improving aesthetics and safety.
Replacement of floor coverings in common parts, improving durability, accessibility, and fire safety performance.
Roof replacement works, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with relevant safety and building regulations.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 April 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 February 2026
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://sebp.due-north.com/
The tender will be issued via the Council's e-tendering portal - South East Business Portal, hosted by Proactis.
Contracting authority
New Forest District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPC-7449-MJHN
Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road
Lyndhurst
SO43 7PA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government