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Installation of Automatic Gates at Stations Sunderland Central and South Shields

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Sep 2025 at 16:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 09:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process under the title "Installation of Automatic Gates at Stations Sunderland Central and South Shields". This project, classified under the industry category of works, aims to enhance the facilities at their fire stations located in Sunderland Central and South Shields, United Kingdom. The contracting process utilised an open procurement method, specifically a below threshold open competition. The tender commenced on 1st September 2025, and was completed with the contract's active status starting from 1st December 2025, and running until 30th November 2026, with an awarded contract value of £60,977.34 gross. Security and Fire Experts Limited, an SME based in Bury, was awarded the contract, as confirmed on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of security and access systems, particularly those specialising in automated gate technologies. SMEs, in particular, could find opportunities for business growth by competing in similar tenders, as demonstrated by the successful bid by Security and Fire Experts Limited. Companies with a focus on innovative gate installations and servicing fire and rescue or other public safety sectors would be well-suited to pursue similar future contracts, thereby fostering expansion into essential infrastructure support roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Automatic Gates at Stations Sunderland Central and South Shields

Notice Description

TWFRS is seeking a suitably qualified professional to supply and install new automatic gates at their Sunderland Central and South Shields fire stations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080965-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44221310 - Access gates

45421148 - Installation of gates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,814 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,814 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Postcode Area
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

SECURITY AND FIRE EXPERTS LIMITED

Further Information

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