Independent Expert Advisor - FIRE (Authorised Engineering Services)

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

This tender process, initiated by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, seeks to appoint an Independent Expert Advisor for Fire Authorising Engineer services. The procurement process, under an open procedure, pertains to the service category focusing on advisory and consultative engineering services, particularly in the fire safety sector. Located in North Shields, the buying organisation is a public authority within the central government. Interested parties should note that the tender submission window closes on 21st July 2026, at 12:00 BST. The period for enquiries concludes on 16th July 2026, with the award expected to be finalised by 17th August 2026. The contract, valued at £180,682.40, is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and is initially set for two years, with potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in fire safety consultancy and engineering services. The tender's focus on price and quality as equal evaluation criteria presents a balanced playing field for both established firms and emerging consultancies. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality advisory services and innovative fire safety solutions would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Independent Expert Advisor - FIRE (Authorised Engineering Services)

Notice Description

Appointment of an Independent Expert Advisor - Fire (Authorising Engineer)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059567-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,682 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,682 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
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
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

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