Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-f3fb-712e-a5a7-ac8badda32bd/imo-escalator-fire-shutter-remedial-works awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # IMO Escalator Fire Shutter remedial works [Department for Transport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-transport) Estimated value Not stated Published 26 Jun 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The existing horizontal escalator fire shutter is inoperable. Three fire shutter specialist companies have reviewed the fire shutter. Two of the specialists advised that a like for like replacement is not feasible due to the age of the shutter, the absence of a known manufacturer capable of producing a replacement, and their limited experience with horizontal shutter systems such as the existing installation. Both specialists indicated that they could only proceed with the works if a complete design change was implemented - specifically, replacing the horizontal shutter with a vertical one and undertaking associated structural modifications. The third specialist undertook investigations and concluded that the existing shutter was manufactured to be craned in as a single, pre-assembled unit housed in a large metal box. This presents significant issues in terms of transporting and installing the shutter on the second floor, particularly due to its weight estimated to be over a ton. Whilst the specialist is able to manufacturer a horizontal shutter, they have only ever replaced one of these units before, which required cutting and reassembling parts of the shutter to make the process feasible. Given these complications, the third specialist strongly recommend proceeding with a repair of the existing shutter. It is believed that the end locks have gotten caught causing the shutter to move along one side only and becoming entangled within its housing. Until the casing for the shutter is removed and the curtain released the extent of the issue cannot be determined. Subject to further investigation, the contract will be up to £100k to cover replacement of parts, motor, new curtain, panel etc. (should they be required, once the casing is opened up and system can properly be assessed). The initial contract award for £26k will be for the opening up of the casing to expose the fire shutter, release of suspected jam and making good. Read full description Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-059a99-2026-06-26T11:39:28+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-059a99-2026-06-26T11:39:28+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Transport: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-transport) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Post Office Branch - Porthleven · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f26-7105-9baf-83f6228041ef/post-office-branch-porthleven) [Post Office Branch - Newlyn · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f73-73e7-863c-621698162391/post-office-branch-newlyn) [Post Office Branch - Brabazon Road · Post Office Limited · 7 days left · 25 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fc3-71dc-b775-e86e4d62cd65/post-office-branch-brabazon-road) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework)