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Airbags

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

21 May 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process initiated by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority, the contract titled "Airbags" has reached the award stage. This procurement, concerning the replacement of airbags on fire appliances, falls under the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The procurement method utilised was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 20th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2027. The location for the delivery of goods is within the United Kingdom, particularly in the Tyne and Wear area.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying fire-fighting and safety equipment. Companies like Weber Rescue UK Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate the potential for SMEs specialising in such products to expand their business by supplying essential goods to public authorities. The nature of this procurement as a direct, below-threshold process may particularly suit small to medium-sized enterprises capable of providing niche products efficiently and effectively. Businesses in the relevant sector can leverage similar opportunities to establish or strengthen relationships with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Airbags

Notice Description

Replacement of Airbags on Fire Appliances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069edf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046964-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,904 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WEBER RESCUE

Further Information

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