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GB-Witham: ECFRS00513 - Replacement of Timeserve Ladders

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

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01 Oct 2026 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority procured replacement fire-service ladders: 13.5-inch and 10.5-inch ladders. The requirement is for fire ladders, rather than ladder repair, and is classified as goods. Delivery is for the authority’s operations in Essex, in the East of England. The purchase was made through a framework for the supply and repair of ladders, under its lot covering repairable rivet-type ladders that require no welding. This gives suppliers a clear indication of the equipment category and framework route involved in the authority’s requirement.

The procurement is complete and Supply Plus Ltd was selected for the contract. The award was made on 30 September 2026, with a value of £80,831.65. The contract period runs from 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The authority used a direct award through the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority framework agreement for ladder supply and repair, specifically its lot for repairable rivet-type ladders requiring no welding. The published description identifies the ladder sizes but gives no further evaluation basis or supplier qualification requirements. The procurement was treated as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For suppliers of fire-service ladders, this award is evidence that Essex’s fire and rescue authority buys replacement 13.5-inch and 10.5-inch ladders through a specialist ladder framework. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply these ladder types and be positioned to meet the framework’s scope, which includes repairable rivet-type ladders that do not require welding. The award demonstrates demand for ladder supply, rather than a general fire-service equipment package or a standalone repair contract. The selected supplier is identified as an SME, showing that a smaller supplier has delivered this requirement, despite the procurement being marked unsuitable for SMEs. Experience supplying fire and rescue organisations and the ability to supply the specified ladder sizes would be directly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Witham: ECFRS00513 - Replacement of Timeserve Ladders

Notice Description

Supply of 13.5" Ladders & 10.5" Ladders Additional information: Direct Award via Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority Framework Agreement C20011: Supply and Repair of Ladders. Lot 1 - Repairable Ladders - Rivet Type (Requires no welding)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-073e6594-94f3-4451-8f07-f1ea261cd170
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e32ec4-1f42-4251-8e07-1a4386db3980
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

34913700 - Firefighting vehicle ladders

44481100 - Fire ladders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,831 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,831 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Supply Plus Ltd

Further Information

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