Fire safety upgrade work expands across Ashford Borough Council housing

Harmony Fire has been awarded a new £2.4 million contract by Ashford Borough Council to deliver fire door upgrades across a range of residential buildings in Kent.

According to Harmony Fire, this latest contract follows an earlier £1.2 million award in October for similar work and forms part of the council’s wider fire safety programme.

The upgrades will take place at independent living facilities and multi-storey social and affordable housing blocks.

Procurement through public sector framework enabled accelerated delivery

Ashford Borough Council procured the work through the LHC Public Sector Framework.

Harmony Fire stated that the use of the framework allowed for efficiencies in both cost and scheduling, enabling it to complete the first phase within a five-month period.

The company added that the upcoming works involve the installation of FD30-rated door sets in individual flats and communal areas across nine housing blocks.

Work under the new contract is scheduled for completion by mid-year.

Specialist teams delivering compliant installations

Amos Thomas, Preconstruction Director at Harmony Fire, said:
“Ashford Borough Council’s ambitious programme of fire safety upgrade work relies on the rapid mobilisation and deployment of our specialist teams to carry out fast-track and fully compliant installation of the very latest fire-rated door sets.”

“The LHC Framework has played a key supporting role in facilitating this process, which places resident safety at the heart of the council’s commitment to communities.”

Council emphasises safety and value for residents

Dapo Olugbodi, Interim Assistant Director of Housing at Ashford Borough Council, said:
“We are committed to investing in our housing stock to ensure the highest standards of safety and comfort for our tenants.”

“Delivering these fire safety upgrades in a timely and cost-effective way is critical to ensure we are taking every step in protecting our residents.”

Harmony Fire secures £2.4 million Ashford fire door upgrade contract: Summary

Harmony Fire has been awarded a £2.4 million contract by Ashford Borough Council.

The contract is for the installation of fire-rated door sets in residential properties across Kent.

It follows a previous £1.2 million contract awarded in October 2024.

The work is part of the council’s wider fire safety programme.

The procurement was carried out through the LHC Public Sector Framework.

Harmony Fire reported that the framework supported faster mobilisation and delivery.

Installations will occur at nine residential blocks.

The door sets being installed are FD30-rated.

Work is expected to conclude by the middle of the year.

Harmony Fire and Ashford Borough Council representatives both issued statements on the project’s aims.