AwardedAwarded 2 February 2026
Neptune Building Fire Doors
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation · Education
In brief
University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation awarded construction and building maintenance work to Brian Mabe Fire Protection Ltd on 2 February 2026.
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What the notice says
Critical fire compartmentation works (specifically the retrospective upgrade and localised replacement of damaged fire doors in the stair core up to floor 4), identified in the December 2025 Fire Door Audit remain incomplete. Without these works, the building cannot be safely opened to staff or students.
The doors in the central stair core form the primary internal means of escape. Until they are correctly installed and compliant, the stair core cannot function as a protected escape route in the event of a fire, making the building unsafe for occupancy and preventing legal or safe use by staff, students or visitors. It is therefore essential that all necessary fire compartmentation works are completed to the stair core (up to floor 4) in line with statutory fire safety requirements under Part B of the Building Regulations. Works must be carried out to the highest standard to ensure full compliance with current fire safety legislation and guidance.
The appointment will cover the supply and installation of all new fire doors to the stair core (up to floor 4), including associated enabling works. The contract is expected to run from February 2026 (immediate start) to completion by mid-March 2026, ensuring readiness for Student Union occupation.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Mabe Fire Protection Ltd (SME) | £26,200 | 2 February 2026 to 1 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 013959-2026
About the buyer
University of Portsmouth Higher Education CorporationLast 12 months
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- Brian Mabe Fire Protection Ltd1 contract
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- LST Partnership LLP1 contract
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From notice 013959-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.