---
title: "Children's Bikes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060def"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060def.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Children's Bikes

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060def

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Children's Bikes" was initiated by Sunderland City Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. This contract involves the purchase and delivery of 24" children's bicycles to various schools within Sunderland, under the goods industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open method below the threshold, ensuring fair competition. The tender reached its award stage with Simetria Limited, a London-based SME, being designated as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £67,941.82, was signed on 13th March 2026, with a duration from 16th March to 15th June 2026.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, especially those specialising in bicycles or educational supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from such contracts within the public sector, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Simetria Limited. The open competition format favours companies capable of providing high-quality goods at competitive prices, focusing on both delivery efficiency and social value. Suppliers with capabilities in logistics and a focus on community engagement will find tending to similar contracts a fruitful avenue for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

Purchase of 24" Children's Bikes to be delivered across various schools in the City of Sunderland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025098-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,941 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025098-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 08:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006431-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025098-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006431-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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