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20 Jul 2026 at 13:33

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24 Jun 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is seeking to appoint an Independent Expert Advisor specialising in fire authorised engineering services. This open procurement process, following the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, targets the advisory and consultative engineering services industry within the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with a revised submission deadline of 4 August 2026 at 12:00 noon, due to a deadline extension. Potential bidders should note that the award period concludes on 17 August 2026, and the contract period is set from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering advisory sector, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given its criteria for suitability. The competitive process assesses both price and quality equally, offering a total contract value of approximately £180,682.40. Interested parties, particularly those specialising in fire safety engineering, have the chance to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a public authority involved in central government services. The electronic submission method is streamlined, providing ease for qualified participants in pursuing this opportunity to enhance their growth within the sector.

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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/068301-2026
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
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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