Award

Portable Fire Equipment Servicing

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 14:14

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside Borough Council recently completed the tender process for servicing portable fire equipment, awarding the contract to EXPERT FIRE SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, as well as repair and maintenance services. Based in South Shields, United Kingdom, the contract is set to commence on 3rd November 2025 and conclude by 2nd November 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement followed a limited method due to its below threshold status, and the competitive process saw two final stage bids.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire safety and equipment maintenance. The tender is well-suited for businesses capable of providing comprehensive servicing of fire safety equipment within sub-central government operations. With a contract value of £140,000, this initiative offers growth potential for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector services, particularly in the North East region of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Fire Equipment Servicing

Notice Description

Servicing of portable fire equipment for South Tyneside

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069005-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERT FIRE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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