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Smoke Alarms and Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded a public procurement process for the supply of smoke alarms and equipment for the hearing impaired through the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority framework agreement. This tender, identified as lot 1 under the framework agreement C5691 and focused on smoke-detection apparatus (CPV 38431200), is centralised in Sunderland, England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract activated as of 21st July 2025 and set to run until 31st May 2029. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its strategic nature. The tender possesses a total contract value of £311,264 and is indicative of its substantial scale and significance.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those with capabilities in smoke-detection technology. The procurement process, designed to favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligns with the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's commitment to fostering regional business engagement and development. A business like Fireblitz, which successfully secured the contract, exemplifies how SMEs can leverage such opportunities to gain prestigious contracts, increase market credibility, and contribute to critical safety infrastructure across the West Midlands. Companies focusing on similar industries can benefit from tracking such tender opportunities to expand their portfolios and engage with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smoke Alarms and Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms

Notice Description

Supply of smoke alarms via the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority framework agreement (Smoke Alarm 2025-29 C5691) lot 1 - Standard Smoke Alarms **AWARD NOTICE ONLY** Additional information: Supply of smoke alarms via the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority framework agreement (Smoke Alarm 2025-29 C5691) lot 1 - Standard Smoke Alarms **AWARD NOTICE ONLY**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79e9a5d0-a419-4455-b08d-73a12850fcea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£311,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£311,264 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBLITZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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