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title: "Independent Expert Advisor - FIRE (Authorised Engineering Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Independent Expert Advisor - FIRE (Authorised Engineering Services)

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7c

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## Summary

This tender process, initiated by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, seeks to appoint an Independent Expert Advisor for Fire Authorising Engineer services. The procurement process, under an open procedure, pertains to the service category focusing on advisory and consultative engineering services, particularly in the fire safety sector. Located in North Shields, the buying organisation is a public authority within the central government. Interested parties should note that the tender submission window closes on 21st July 2026, at 12:00 BST. The period for enquiries concludes on 16th July 2026, with the award expected to be finalised by 17th August 2026. The contract, valued at £180,682.40, is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and is initially set for two years, with potential for two additional one-year extensions.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in fire safety consultancy and engineering services. The tender's focus on price and quality as equal evaluation criteria presents a balanced playing field for both established firms and emerging consultancies. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality advisory services and innovative fire safety solutions would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and reputation within the public sector market.

## Notice

Appointment of an Independent Expert Advisor - Fire (Authorising Engineer)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,682 |
| Lots value | £180,682 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059567-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059567-2026
  24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/

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