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DCS Ports

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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22 Jan 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "DCS Ports" in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, classified as below threshold. This contract is specifically located in the North East region of the United Kingdom and has a value of GBP 33,586. The tender process concluded on 2nd January 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st March 2025 and end on 28th February 2026. The awarded contract was published on 22nd January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and defence equipment, particularly those capable of direct delivery without the need for large-scale procurement processes. Although the contract was awarded to AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, businesses that can provide similar services or equipment to public safety organisations could find future opportunities with the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. Companies that have expertise in supporting regional fire and rescue operations would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

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Notice Title

DCS Ports

Notice Description

*** Contract Award Notice Only***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a2e40d-8c50-4f6d-bf80-e07d6d5e06b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f586646d-3643-454e-8f9e-cc5fbd9830a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,586 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,586 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Chapman
Contact Email
chris.chapman@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191441685 ext 1685

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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