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New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 17:04

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F" was managed by the Cheshire Fire Authority, a public authority in the UK, specifically in the region of Cheshire. This tender, relevant to the categories of goods and services, involved maintenance and repair as well as potential new requirements for interactive features at Safety Central, a safety and life skills education centre located in Lymm, near Warrington. The procurement method was an open competition, below the threshold, with the contract initially set for three years starting 3rd December 2025 and possibly extending to five years. Key documents were published on the 15th of January 2026, with the tender process having completed earlier, reflecting an active contract stage as of the last documents.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs involved in video equipment, educational and training software, and safety education services. Businesses capable of delivering goods and services in these domains, especially those that can provide innovative and interactive solutions, would find this contract beneficial. The procurement method indicated an open process, allowing equal participation for interested parties, creating a level playing field for small to medium enterprises to secure a distinguished partnership with a public authority. Moreover, the potential for contract extensions and additional requirements allows businesses room for an ongoing relationship and scope for further innovation and development in line with Safety Central's educational objectives.

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Notice Title

New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F

Notice Description

Safety Central is Cheshire Fire Authority's safety and life skills education centre, located in Lymm just outside Warrington. The centre has several interactive and scenic features that include lighting, scenery and audio-visual effects. The Authority requires a contract for maintenance and repair of Interactive Features, Lighting and Scenery. There is also a requirement for the contract to include any new or additional requirements including, but not limited to, additional equipment/interactive features, lighting and/or scenery or any refresh/ refurbishments that may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract will be awarded for three years initially, with up to two annual extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two [2] years in periods of not less than one [1] year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003427-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

32323300 - Video equipment

48190000 - Educational software package

48931000 - Training software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

80310000 - Youth education services

80330000 - Safety education services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
jacqui williams
Contact Email
barbara.beardsley@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLICED BREAD ANIMATION

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