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Fall Protection (Provision of)

City of Sunderland College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 14:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College has issued a tender for the provision of fall protection systems, aimed at upgrading existing systems to the required standards. This contract, lasting for 36 months with a potential extension of 24 months, falls under the safety installations and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services categories. It is an open competition procedure, considered below the threshold category for procurement. Business entities can submit their proposals electronically by noon on 1st April 2026. The College, located in Sunderland, UK, is actively seeking suppliers capable of delivering these services starting from 1st May 2026, with plans for further renewal until April 2031 if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment installation, repair, and maintenance services. Companies that demonstrate high-quality service delivery and added social value will be favourable, as these criteria hold considerable weight in the evaluation process. Smaller enterprises may also find this tender attractive given its suitability for SMEs. The selection for fall protection provision aims to foster community safety and could serve as an entry point for companies looking to take on longer-term public contracts in safety infrastructure services across the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fall Protection (Provision of)

Notice Description

The College have a requirement to bring existing Fall Protection systems up to the required standard and to contract for the provision of Fall Protection for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Planning Information

The College notified potential supplier of its intention to advertise this opportunity. This notification was for market awareness purposes only and did not confer any advantage on any supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025261-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34928300 - Safety barriers

34928310 - Safety fencing

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113300 - Safety installations

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Sunderland College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Postcode Area
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
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

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