---
title: "Installation of Automatic Gates at Stations Sunderland Central and South Shields"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# Installation of Automatic Gates at Stations Sunderland Central and South Shields

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554ab

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process under the title "Installation of Automatic Gates at Stations Sunderland Central and South Shields". This project, classified under the industry category of works, aims to enhance the facilities at their fire stations located in Sunderland Central and South Shields, United Kingdom. The contracting process utilised an open procurement method, specifically a below threshold open competition. The tender commenced on 1st September 2025, and was completed with the contract's active status starting from 1st December 2025, and running until 30th November 2026, with an awarded contract value of £60,977.34 gross. Security and Fire Experts Limited, an SME based in Bury, was awarded the contract, as confirmed on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of security and access systems, particularly those specialising in automated gate technologies. SMEs, in particular, could find opportunities for business growth by competing in similar tenders, as demonstrated by the successful bid by Security and Fire Experts Limited. Companies with a focus on innovative gate installations and servicing fire and rescue or other public safety sectors would be well-suited to pursue similar future contracts, thereby fostering expansion into essential infrastructure support roles.

## Notice

TWFRS is seeking a suitably qualified professional to supply and install new automatic gates at their Sunderland Central and South Shields fire stations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080965-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,814 |
| Contracts value | £50,814 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITY AND FIRE EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44221310 - Access gates
- 45421148 - Installation of gates

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080965-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057476-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 08:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035610-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080965-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057476-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035610-2025
  27th June 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
- https://www.safe-group.co.uk/SecurityAndFireExperts.html

## Provenance

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