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title: "Smoke Alarms and Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms"
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# Smoke Alarms and Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e9a5d0-a419-4455-b08d-73a12850fcea

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, acting as the buying organisation, has concluded a public procurement process for the supply of smoke alarms and equipment for the hearing impaired through the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority framework agreement. This tender, identified as lot 1 under the framework agreement C5691 and focused on smoke-detection apparatus (CPV 38431200), is centralised in Sunderland, England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract activated as of 21st July 2025 and set to run until 31st May 2029. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its strategic nature. The tender possesses a total contract value of £311,264 and is indicative of its substantial scale and significance.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those with capabilities in smoke-detection technology. The procurement process, designed to favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligns with the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's commitment to fostering regional business engagement and development. A business like Fireblitz, which successfully secured the contract, exemplifies how SMEs can leverage such opportunities to gain prestigious contracts, increase market credibility, and contribute to critical safety infrastructure across the West Midlands. Companies focusing on similar industries can benefit from tracking such tender opportunities to expand their portfolios and engage with public sector clients.

## Notice

Supply of smoke alarms via the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority framework agreement (Smoke Alarm 2025-29 C5691) lot 1 - Standard Smoke Alarms **AWARD NOTICE ONLY** Additional information: Supply of smoke alarms via the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority framework agreement (Smoke Alarm 2025-29 C5691) lot 1 - Standard Smoke Alarms **AWARD NOTICE ONLY**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £311,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £311,264 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREBLITZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 08:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de
- 5 Aug 2025 at 07:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de
- 22 Jul 2025 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de
- 22 Jul 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268df062-8408-45e8-bdf7-5fbd9e1168de
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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