RMCB 060 - Repairs and Maintenance of Fixed and Portable Fire Extinguishing Installations and Equipment
- Buyer
- Shropshire Council
- Value
- £510,000
- Closes
- 30 October 2026
- Where
- Shrewsbury, the West Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Shropshire Council is looking for a contractor to inspect, test, maintain and repair all their fire safety equipment across their buildings. This includes portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hydrants and fixed fire suppression systems, plus emergency call-out repairs and record keeping.
What the buyer wants
• Planned preventative maintenance and regular compliance inspections on portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hydrants and fixed fire suppression systems • Emergency and reactive repair services available on call • Full reporting and updates to their asset management records • All work must meet relevant fire safety standards and regulations
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
Most small one-person operations will struggle because this is a whole-portfolio contract requiring emergency call-out availability 24/7 across multiple Shropshire Council properties, planned maintenance schedules, and specialist fire safety qualifications that take time and money to obtain.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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