---
title: "Provision for the supply of Training Manikins"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527b9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Provision for the supply of Training Manikins

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527b9

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking suppliers for the provision of training manikins as part of their commitment to maintaining high-level fire and rescue services. This tender is categorised under the emergency training industry, specifically for emergency training dolls. The procurement is being conducted using an open competition method, below the threshold, allowing for broad participation. Located in Tyne and Wear, UK, the current stage of the procurement is the tender phase, with the submission deadline set for 2nd July 2025. The contract will commence on 1st August 2025 and may run up until 31st July 2029, depending on renewal options.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying training equipment, especially SMEs that can offer realistic emergency training products. Companies that are capable of providing innovative solutions in creating lifelike training scenarios will find this tender particularly beneficial. The open competitive nature of the procurement process encourages diverse participation, potentially allowing new or smaller businesses to gain valuable contracts and expand their market footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies. TWFRS provide exceptional service to the communities they serve. To maintain this high standard, TWFRS must train their frontline firefighters using realistic training scenarios. A crucial aspect of this training involves rescuing casualties, having realistic training manikin provision is essential for accurately recreating these scenarios.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028028-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR, |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35112100 - Emergency training dolls

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028028-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028028-2025
  28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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