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23 Jun 2026 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) was managed by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, aiming to supply the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This contract, classified under the timber products industry (CPV code 03419100), covered a period from 22nd June 2026 to 21st December 2026, with the potential contract value reaching up to £29,958.88 excluding VAT. Although not guaranteed to reach this full value, the contract was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Framework. The process concluded with the award stage, and Premier Forest Products Ltd was named the supplier on 18th June 2026. The procurement took place in the East Midlands, specifically in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying timber and related products, especially those familiar with fire and rescue service needs. Companies with experience in selective procurement methods and framework agreements would find this type of contract particularly beneficial. Premier Forest Products Ltd's successful bid demonstrates that businesses with robust supply chain capabilities and competitive pricing in the timber industry could compete effectively in such tenders, thereby expanding their market presence and enhancing their portfolios within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of OSB

Notice Description

Provision of OSB for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This Contract is for 6 months with the Contract value up to spend of PS29,958.88 excluding VAT. There is no guarantee to spend the full Contract Value. Contract awarded following competition under the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Framework C5539 - The Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board, TRU Timber, Sheathing, Wedges and Gussets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9008e2dd-68ad-4677-bc28-c2c758387f2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03419100 - Timber products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER FOREST PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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