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title: "New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a278"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F

Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a278

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "New Immersive Learning Water Feature at Safety Central - CPA/SPU/2537F" was managed by the Cheshire Fire Authority, a public authority in the UK, specifically in the region of Cheshire. This tender, relevant to the categories of goods and services, involved maintenance and repair as well as potential new requirements for interactive features at Safety Central, a safety and life skills education centre located in Lymm, near Warrington. The procurement method was an open competition, below the threshold, with the contract initially set for three years starting 3rd December 2025 and possibly extending to five years. Key documents were published on the 15th of January 2026, with the tender process having completed earlier, reflecting an active contract stage as of the last documents.

This opportunity presents considerable potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs involved in video equipment, educational and training software, and safety education services. Businesses capable of delivering goods and services in these domains, especially those that can provide innovative and interactive solutions, would find this contract beneficial. The procurement method indicated an open process, allowing equal participation for interested parties, creating a level playing field for small to medium enterprises to secure a distinguished partnership with a public authority. Moreover, the potential for contract extensions and additional requirements allows businesses room for an ongoing relationship and scope for further innovation and development in line with Safety Central's educational objectives.

## Notice

Safety Central is Cheshire Fire Authority's safety and life skills education centre, located in Lymm just outside Warrington. The centre has several interactive and scenic features that include lighting, scenery and audio-visual effects. The Authority requires a contract for maintenance and repair of Interactive Features, Lighting and Scenery. There is also a requirement for the contract to include any new or additional requirements including, but not limited to, additional equipment/interactive features, lighting and/or scenery or any refresh/ refurbishments that may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract will be awarded for three years initially, with up to two annual extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two [2] years in periods of not less than one [1] year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003427-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLICED BREAD ANIMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 32323300 - Video equipment
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003427-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 17:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075842-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059851-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003427-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075842-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059851-2025
  25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10353

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sbanimation.com
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplierguide.pdf
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register
- https://sell2.intend.co.uk/blpd/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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