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Provision of Project Manager (PM) and Principal Designer (PD)

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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19 Feb 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority successfully completed a limited procurement process to appoint Identity Consult Limited for the provision of a Project Manager (PM) and Principal Designer (PD) services. This contract, valued at £224,519, involves supporting two projects at the Fire Services Training Centre located in Barmston, Washington, Sunderland, SR5 3QY, with services encompassing RIBA Stages 0 to 7. The procurement falls under the building consultancy services industry, and addresses core locations including the UKC region. This contract follows an award process without prior publication of a call for competition, aligned with the NEPO212 framework focusing on multidisciplinary development support services. The award was confirmed as active on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, project management, and design services, particularly those that can offer multidisciplinary expertise. It opens pathways for businesses positioned to offer comprehensive support and management throughout the various stages of project development as outlined by RIBA. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the building consultancy services field may find this tender particularly advantageous, enabling them to expand their portfolio and influence within regional public safety infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Project Manager (PM) and Principal Designer (PD)

Notice Description

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Project Manager (PM) and Principal Designer (PD) to support the client team to deliver two projects at the Fire Services Training Centre at Barmston, Washington, SR5 3QY. The appointed provider will support the client team through RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Stages 0 to 7, ensure best value is achieved and be responsible for all aspects of contract management during the works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services- Procured via NEPO212- Support Services for Development of the Built Environment- Lot 1 (Multi-Disciplinary: Construction, Project Management, Principal Designer, Construction)- Mini Competition

Procurement Information

Award of contract via Minim Competition Framework NEPO212- Support Services for Development of the Built Environment Lot 1 (Multi-Disciplinary: Construction, Project Management, Principal Designer, Construction).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015057-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,519 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Paul Andrews
Contact Email
paul.andrews@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDENTITY CONSULT

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