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title: "DCS Ports"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80a2e40d-8c50-4f6d-bf80-e07d6d5e06b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-01-22"
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# DCS Ports

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80a2e40d-8c50-4f6d-bf80-e07d6d5e06b3

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "DCS Ports" in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, classified as below threshold. This contract is specifically located in the North East region of the United Kingdom and has a value of GBP 33,586. The tender process concluded on 2nd January 2025, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st March 2025 and end on 28th February 2026. The awarded contract was published on 22nd January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and defence equipment, particularly those capable of direct delivery without the need for large-scale procurement processes. Although the contract was awarded to AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, businesses that can provide similar services or equipment to public safety organisations could find future opportunities with the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. Companies that have expertise in supporting regional fire and rescue operations would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

## Notice

*** Contract Award Notice Only***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f586646d-3643-454e-8f9e-cc5fbd9830a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,586 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,586 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f586646d-3643-454e-8f9e-cc5fbd9830a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f586646d-3643-454e-8f9e-cc5fbd9830a8
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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