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Drill/Training Tower Construction at West Denton Fire Station

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 14:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 09:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for constructing a Drill/Training Tower at the West Denton Fire Station was undertaken by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority, a sub-central government public authority. Spanning the region of Tyne and Wear in the UK, this construction project falls under the industry category of "Fire station construction work". Using an open competition procurement method, the tender was initiated on 16th January 2026, with submission deadlines concluding on 16th February 2026. The contract was awarded to Crofton Engineering Limited, with the project expected to commence on 24th June 2026 and conclude by 23rd June 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the construction industry, particularly for businesses specialising in building infrastructure for emergency services. SMEs with expertise in constructing sophisticated training facilities are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, especially those having a proven track record in similar projects. The project not only offers financial gain but also enhances the portfolio of any construction firm interested in public safety infrastructure and works. For businesses seeking to expand their reach within the public sector, engaging in such procurements can lead to further opportunities and collaborations in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drill/Training Tower Construction at West Denton Fire Station

Notice Description

Provision and Construction of a Drill/Training Tower at West Denton Fire Station

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059972-2026
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45216121 - Fire station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROFTON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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