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Independent Expert Advisor - FIRE (Authorised Engineering Services)

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is seeking an independent expert advisor for fire-authorising engineering services. The requirement is for specialist fire engineering advice and authorisation in support of the healthcare facilities managed by the organisation. It is a professional services contract, classified as advisory and consultative engineering services. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The procurement is a single service requirement rather than a package of separate workstreams. Suppliers should therefore be prepared to provide an independent expert function focused specifically on fire matters and authorised engineering services for a healthcare facilities management client.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Questions had to be submitted by 16 July 2026 at 12:00, and proposals were due by 4 August 2026 at 12:00. The expected award decision date was 17 August 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with two optional 12-month extensions available, giving a maximum end date of 31 August 2030. The single lot has an estimated value of £180,682.40 excluding VAT, or £216,818.88 including VAT. Bids are evaluated equally on price and quality, weighted 50% each. The requirement is expected to recur from June 2030.

This opportunity suits specialist fire engineering consultancies and independent practitioners able to act as an Authorising Engineer and provide expert advice to a healthcare facilities management organisation. The work is focused on fire-related engineering authorisation rather than general construction or routine facilities services, so relevant technical expertise and the ability to provide independent professional judgement will be important. The buyer has identified the requirement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it potentially accessible to smaller specialist providers as well as larger engineering firms. Suppliers should be able to support a UK-wide service and sustain the engagement over the initial contract term and possible extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Expert Advisor - FIRE (Authorised Engineering Services)

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068301-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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