Award

Provision of Smoke Alarms & Associated Products

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of smoke alarms and associated products. This procurement was conducted as a direct award through a call-off from the WMFS Framework (Ref C5691 Lot 1). The award status is currently 'active' as of 1st August 2025, and was published on 4th August 2025. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, covering delivery to Aylesbury, England, which falls under the CPV classification for smoke-detection apparatus. This process utilised a selective procurement method, ideal for goods in the fire safety industry.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in smoke-detection apparatus and fire safety products. With a contract value of £400,000, firms specialising in manufacturing and providing high-quality smoke alarms can enhance their market presence by partnering with the Fire Authority, the buying organisation. Companies situated within or near Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes may benefit from the geographic proximity to the delivery location, adding logistical advantages to the contract's fulfillment. Fireblitz Extinguishers Limited, currently serving as the supplier for this contract, showcases the potential for SMEs to gain significant contracts in the public sector through framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Smoke Alarms & Associated Products

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award Contract Notice in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of WMFS Framework Ref C5691 Lot 1 for the Provision of Smoke Alarms and associated products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d12b13e-6d44-4544-897c-26f2172f6b46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da4456e-b688-49e7-a58c-0ec21eeaf357
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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