Scope
Description
Newcastle City Council gives notice that, following a fully compliant Invitation to Tender process conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations, a contract has been awarded for the provision of Fire Equipment Supplies and Services. The procurement sought a contractor capable of delivering annual servicing and inspection of fire safety equipment across Council premises, including portable fire equipment, extinguishers, hose reels (excluding those in the Civic Centre), and associated reporting, recharging, emergency response, and asset management requirements. The successful supplier demonstrated full compliance with the specification, including obligations relating to condemned equipment protocols, record keeping, monthly reporting, emergency call‑outs within 48 hours, and future legislative requirements surrounding the replacement of AFFF foam extinguishers.
The tender was evaluated in line with the published criteria, and the successful bidder was identified as offering the most advantageous tender. 24 contract with options to extend of 12 months + 12 months.
Contract 1. 009102 - Fire Equipment Supplies and Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x Options to extend of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Key performance indicators
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Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
JLA LIMITED
- Companies House: 01094178
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJL-5362-HLXR
Meadowcroft Lane
Ripponden
HX6 4AJ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@jla.com
Website: http://www.jla.com
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 009102 - Fire Equipment Supplies and Services
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government