Ministry of Defence Fire Strategy Services Contract Opportunity

Contracts Finder - Open Opportunities

Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence has published an open future opportunity for fire strategy consultancy services valued at £500,000. The approach to market date is set for 27 April 2026, with the contract expected to start on 3 August 2026. This notice provides early notification for potential bidders.

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The UK Ministry of Defence, through its Contracts Finder portal, has announced an open future opportunity for fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services. The estimated value of the contract is £500,000, with an approach to market date of 27 April 2026. The scope of work includes building inspections and the production of fire strategy reports in accordance with Building Regulations Part B, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and COSHH Regulations. The successful contractor must provide personnel with specific professional qualifications and at least 10 years of experience.

This notice serves as an early alert to potential suppliers, indicating that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bids but may allow for some dialogue. Interested parties should note the approach to market date and prepare to meet the stringent qualification requirements for personnel. While this is an opportunity announcement, it highlights the regulatory compliance requirements related to fire safety in government buildings, including adherence to building codes and safety orders.

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Published date: 19 March 2026

Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.

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Contract summary

Industry

Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services - 71317100

Location of contract

PO1 3LS

Value of contract

£500,000

Procurement reference

tender_524239/1560883

Published date

19 March 2026

Approach to market date

27 April 2026

Contract start date

3 August 2026

Contract end date

5 January 2028

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Building Inspection & production of FIRE STRATEGY' REPORTS in accordance with the following.
Building Regulations Part 'B' & all amendments. (This document is the primary document that PNB operates against)
Regulatory reform [fire safety] Order
COSHH Regulations.
The 'Fire Strategy' investigations and production of fire strategy reports shall be carried out by a 'competent person' who shall meet the relevant experience and qualifications to produce comprehensively the requirements of this SoR. The fire strategists shall be qualified as follows: -
Professional qualifications. Degree qualified and be Members or Fellow Members of the Institute of Fire Engineers
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the field of 'Fire Strategy' reporting based on existing buildings.
Have a working Knowledge of:-
Experience with IOSH Managing Safely. Carry NEBOSH National General Certificate. Carry HABC Level 2 award in fire safety. BAFE registered. ISO9001 Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPPC).Fire Industry Association (FIA).United Kingdom Accredited Service (UKAS).FIRAS Certification. TRADA.
The qualifications and verification of expertise and experience of proposed personnel shall be clearly defined as part of the tender procedure. Changes to the staff presented within the tender are only to be changed if agreed with the Project Manager at the time of the negotiations and contract awarded. It is important that the quality and relevant experience of team members is maintained throughout the contract until handover.
All fire strategies shall take account of the buildings as built and the associated standards that were applicable at the time of the design and construction of the buildings. Where age of building is not known then best practice will be observed taking account of the buildings use and escape routes available.
Where buildings have been modified the revised layouts shall be used to determine the appropriate strategy while keeping to the original intended proposals as far as is possible.
Occupancy levels shall be verified for each building.
The fire strategies developed will be for a mixture of complex and Non-Complex arrangements depending on the building type, use occupancy level etc. The successful Subcontractor shall review and determine the complexity of the buildings, agree with the client and KBS and develop the strategies around these decisions.