Award

009102 - Fire Equipment Supplies and Services

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 11:08

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 12:01

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract to JLA LIMITED for the provision of Fire Equipment Supplies and Services, concluding an open procedure procurement process. The contract, starting on 1st May 2026 and potentially extending until 30th April 2030, focuses on servicing and maintaining fire safety equipment across council premises in the Newcastle Upon Tyne region. Key procurement details include compliance with future legislative requirements, emergency response protocols within 48 hours, and comprehensive asset management. The contract is valued at £192,000 gross, with an evaluation period that concluded in January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment and services. It appeals to firms capable of providing comprehensive servicing and emergency response solutions in fire safety, with a specific focus on compliance with legislative changes. Such contracts can stimulate growth by opening avenues for additional service provisions over an extended period, particularly for businesses with capabilities to handle extensive fire safety portfolios across multiple locations. SMEs with a strong track record in firefighting equipment maintenance and emergency response are particularly well-positioned to thrive under similar tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

009102 - Fire Equipment Supplies and Services

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council gives notice that, following a fully compliant Invitation to Tender process conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations, a contract has been awarded for the provision of Fire Equipment Supplies and Services. The procurement sought a contractor capable of delivering annual servicing and inspection of fire safety equipment across Council premises, including portable fire equipment, extinguishers, hose reels (excluding those in the Civic Centre), and associated reporting, recharging, emergency response, and asset management requirements. The successful supplier demonstrated full compliance with the specification, including obligations relating to condemned equipment protocols, record keeping, monthly reporting, emergency call-outs within 48 hours, and future legislative requirements surrounding the replacement of AFFF foam extinguishers. The tender was evaluated in line with the published criteria, and the successful bidder was identified as offering the most advantageous tender. 24 contract with options to extend of 12 months + 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004692-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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