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20 Jul 2026 at 14:06

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has completed a procurement process for services related to fire and explosion protection and control consultancy as part of their Active Fire framework under the Northern Housing Consortium. The procurement process, titled "Stockton on Tees Borough Council NHC Active Fire July 2026," was part of a selective method, specifically below-threshold award under a framework. On 15th July 2026, Firntec Ltd was awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £15,489.46 (excluding VAT), commenced on 20th July 2026, with a scheduled end on 19th July 2027. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Firntec Ltd, are well-positioned to compete in such procurements due to the focus on specialised expertise in fire and explosion protection. Participation in frameworks, such as the Northern Housing Consortium's, can facilitate business growth by aligning with public sector needs and establishing longer-term public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Stockton on Tees Brough Council NHC Active Fire July 2026

Notice Description

This contract details notice is to notify the market that Stockton on Tees Borough Council has appointed Fintec Limited for their Active Fire (2026-2030). This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Active Fire Framework. OCID (Open Contracting ID) Ref: ocds-h6vhtk-056a88.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cef7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068331-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,489 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£15,489 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 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
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRNTEC

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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