---
title: "Airbags"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069edf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Airbags

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069edf

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## Summary

In the procurement process initiated by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority, the contract titled "Airbags" has reached the award stage. This procurement, concerning the replacement of airbags on fire appliances, falls under the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The procurement method utilised was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 20th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2027. The location for the delivery of goods is within the United Kingdom, particularly in the Tyne and Wear area.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying fire-fighting and safety equipment. Companies like Weber Rescue UK Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate the potential for SMEs specialising in such products to expand their business by supplying essential goods to public authorities. The nature of this procurement as a direct, below-threshold process may particularly suit small to medium-sized enterprises capable of providing niche products efficiently and effectively. Businesses in the relevant sector can leverage similar opportunities to establish or strengthen relationships with sub-central government authorities.

## Notice

Replacement of Airbags on Fire Appliances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046964-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,904 |

## 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 | WEBER RESCUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046964-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046964-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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