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NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR SMOKE ALARMS FOR ALL UK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2020 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has initiated a tender process for a National Framework Agreement for Smoke Alarms, designated for all UK Fire and Rescue Services. This open procurement, classified under the CPV code for smoke-detection apparatus (38431200), is seeking suppliers for a range of smoke alarms and associated products including stand-alone and interlinked smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and solutions for hearing-impaired users. The tender period commences with the invitation to tender published on 4th December 2020, and responses are required by 27th January 2021 at 16:00. The contract period is set to start from 1st June 2021 and run until 31st May 2025, with a total estimated value of £30 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in fire safety equipment or innovative technologies for residential smoke detection. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of supplying stand-alone, hearing-impaired, and smart home technology smoke alarms. Given this framework's provision for multiple lots, businesses can strategically position themselves to address specific needs, potentially expanding their market reach across the UK’s fire and rescue services.

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Notice Title

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR SMOKE ALARMS FOR ALL UK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Notice Description

This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associated Products to include but not limited to stand alone smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service. The framework agreement is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning suppliers. The Contract will be divided into the following work packages "Lots": Lot 1 Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Lot 2 Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms and associated products Lot 3 Smart Home technology which includes Smoke Alarms and associate products along with monitoring equipment or apps. Tenderers may submit responses for one or more Lots. However, to bid for Lot 3 Tenderers also must bid for Lot 2. Tenderers may be included in the Framework Agreement for one, two or for all three Lots. However, Lot 3 will only be awarded to Tenderers who are successful in Lot 2. Bids for Lot 3 only will not be accepted. This invitation to tender closes on the 27 January 2021 at 16:00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be9706-c0db-47e5-98fc-b67cd72c0640
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS 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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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