Enhancing Fire Safety Across New College Lanarkshire Campuses
Client: New College Lanarkshire
Framework: FS2 Fire Safety
Appointed Company: Adman Int
Completion Date: August 2025
About the project
A recent fire safety survey commissioned by New College Lanarkshire identified several areas requiring improvement to maintain compliance with current fire safety standards.
The survey highlighted issues such as gaps around door frames, misaligned doors, damaged doors, and areas lacking sufficient fire-stopping measures.
To address these concerns, remedial works were undertaken across three buildings, including the main Coatbridge campus, the engineering block in Motherwell, and the adjacent nursery.
Over 200 FD30 and FD60 fire doors were remediated across several locations including stairwells, corridors, classrooms, communal areas, service risers, and cupboards.
The scope of remedial work included door adjustments, closer replacements, intumescent strip replacements, realignment and gap tolerance corrections, and installation of subframes to facilitate compliant fire stopping.
The solution
The college had secured funding for the project; however, the terms of this funding required swift action—something not achievable through a traditional tender process, which could have taken several months. Recognising the risk of losing funding, the college turned to the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) for the first time and utilised the FS2 Fire Safety Framework, which provides access to a network of pre-approved and qualified contractors.
The FS2 framework supports a range of passive fire protection services, including the installation and repair of fire doors, fire stopping and compartmentation works, as well as inspections and ongoing maintenance. It offers organisations the flexibility to appoint contractors via direct award or mini competition.
Adman Int was appointed through a direct award within just a few weeks, allowing the project to progress without delay.
The works were carried out in a live educational environment, with occupied classrooms, active exam periods, and limited access to certain areas. To minimise disruption, Adman Int worked closely with college staff to share and adapt their activity plans. Where necessary, work was scheduled outside of normal hours to accommodate access restrictions and reduce noise during the day.
The results
By procuring the works via the SPA FS2 framework and appointing Adman Int, New College Lanarkshire achieved cost savings of 20.4%, equating to approximately £20,000—compared to the initial quote received prior to approaching SPA.
Thanks to the successful delivery of this project, all buildings involved in this phase now benefit from enhanced passive fire protection measures, with improved fire door compliance, new fire-stopping installations, and a maintenance regime now in place to ensure continued protection.
Community benefits delivered
In addition to delivering high-quality work, Adman Int also sought to engage students in practical learning. While a planned student apprenticeship day was unfortunately cancelled due to scheduling conflicts, Adman remains committed to offering future hands-on opportunities within their workshop to support student development.
Testimonials
A representative from New College Lanarkshire said:
“Working with Adman Int and their team to improve our fire protection measures at the college has been a pleasure. Their team were in constant communication as we navigated some challenging access issues and provided practical solutions to ensure minimum disruption while delivering high-quality results. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the team.
“We are grateful for the support that SPA has given us. This was the first time that we have used an SPA framework so we weren’t entirely familiar with the process. However, their team have been on hand to answer any queries and offer valuable guidance. Their expertise and knowledge of procurement and the technical aspects of our project have been important factors in the successful delivery of this project.”
Sev Atanasov, Project Manager at Adman Int said:
“It was a pleasure to work alongside David Grant from New College Lanarkshire, whose proactive and collaborative approach was instrumental in the smooth delivery of this project. We’re proud to have played a part in improving the college’s fire safety and hope to build a long-term partnership as their trusted provider for passive fire protection.”
Who are Adman Int
Adman Int Ltd is a specialist contractor based in Glasgow, delivering high-quality passive fire protection and asset management services across Scotland. Established in 2019, the company has quickly earned a strong reputation for reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction—particularly in sensitive, live environments such as housing associations, universities, and public buildings.
With a proven track record—including multi-phase projects for housing associations, universities and colleges—Adman Int has established itself as a trusted partner for complex passive fire protection works. Their approach combines innovation, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to safety and compliance.
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