Tender

Fire Extinguisher PPM Renewal 2026

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 13:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the "Fire Extinguisher PPM Renewal 2026" contract. This tender encompasses the servicing, repairing, and recharging of fire-fighting equipment across various locations including Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Cumbria, and community locations. The industry category is focused on services related to CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work, with an estimated contract value of £110,000. The procurement method is a competitive quotation, below a certain threshold, with a tender stage currently active. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 23rd June 2026, 12:00 PM BST. The contract is expected to run from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment and services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Organisations with expertise in inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire extinguishers and related equipment are well-suited for this contract. The focus on servicing diverse geographic locations within the NHS Trust’s remit provides ample scope for businesses to enhance their regional presence and establish long-term relationships within the healthcare sector. Furthermore, the contract provides a stable income stream over five years, aiding business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Extinguisher PPM Renewal 2026

Notice Description

This contract is for the servicing, repairing and re-charging of Fire Fighting Equipment across the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust and Community location(s) . 1) North - Morpeth and Northumberland 2) Central - Newcastle - Gateshead and North Tyneside 3) South - Sunderland and Southern part of Tyne & Wear. 4) Cumbria - Carlisle, Wigton, Workington 5) Community / Clinical locations. # https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/locations/ The Contractor will be required to carry out the following works; a) Annual Inspection of all Types of Fire Extinguishers. b) Refill or recharging of the following types of extinguisher. c) Replacing extinguishers due to expiry date (5 & 10 year periods); * Carbon Dioxide. * Foam Spray / Fluorine Free Foam. * Dry Powder (Abc). * Water / Water Plus Additive. * Wet Chemical. d) Repairing of the trigger mechanism and delivery hose, nozzle or horn on each type of extinguisher, where economically advantageous to do so. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Should Tenderers have any queries that is specific to the tender documentation and / or timescales. Please contact: Anthony Forsyth - anthony.forsyth@cntw.nhs.uk Leigh Tidyman - leigh.tidyman@ntw.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664e596a-ff47-4dd3-9177-d7989fb7ec5f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND, TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

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