Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-c4be-70c4-97e3-c4433fad6a3c/ds521-25-building-condition-and-mechanical-electrical-me-surveys closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DS521-25 Building Condition and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Surveys [Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-somerset-fire-rescue-authority) Estimated value £145,000 Published 17 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 24 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Building consultancy services Building surveying services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-066bc8-2026-03-17T10:03:15Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-066bc8-2026-03-17T10:03:15Z) 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 Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-somerset-fire-rescue-authority) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Construction project management services – Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium-Oberasbach – Neubau Mehrfachsporthalle · Landkreis Fürth · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ce57-722f-92f9-e818a29a32bc/germany-construction-project-management-services-dietrich-bonhoeffer-gymnasi) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Matthias-Claudius-Schule Tragwerk und Bauphysik · Stadt Kaarst - Der Bürgermeister · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-cc1c-708b-90a7-a22d2885c295/germany-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-mat) [Engineering studies – réalisation D'UN schéma directeur intercommunal d'assainissement · Charlieu-Belmont Communauté · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9427-728b-9f2e-57d5081fa516/france-engineering-studies-realisation-dun-schema-directeur-intercommunal-d) [Engineering services – Mission de Maîtrise d'oeuvre complète pour la construction de 111 logements VAULX-EN-VELIN (69120) - ZAC MAS DU TAUREAU Îlots J1/J2 · Alliade Habitat · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-932d-7197-8cc1-ad619ede83e0/france-engineering-services-mission-de-maitrise-doeuvre-complete-pour-la-co) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Multi Operator Framework for Project Managers with Design/Technical Consultants for Educational Accommodation · Department of Education and Youth · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-cb77-70bf-a940-7366ca0959f7/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-mul) [Engineering services – Sanierung der Festhalle Stöckwiese in Bietigheim, Freianlagenplanung · Gemeindeverwaltung Bietigheim · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-d828-701f-861f-726e9936bb48/germany-engineering-services-sanierung-der-festhalle-stockwiese-in-bietighei)