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MOD 2 WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (PPE) FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER THE YPO EMRGENCY RESPONSE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM REF NO. 1110 LOT 1

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Fire Service has awarded a contract for the procurement of MOD 2 water rescue equipment and personal protective clothing (PPE) under the YPO Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement falls under the industry category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the process has reached the award stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 17th March 2025 and the contract period starting on 18th March 2025, lasting until 17th March 2030. The tender aims to supply equipment across 10 new MOD 2 water stations, with the first five stations becoming operational by April 2025 and the remaining by September 2025. The total contract value is £70,140 GBP.

This tender presents various opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment, particularly those producing high-quality, durable water PPE and inflatable rescue sleds. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), the contract requires the winning bidder, Northern Diver International Ltd, to not only supply the equipment but also provide training for minor in-house repairs. Companies with expertise in emergency response equipment, rescue operations, and protective gear can leverage this contract to showcase their products, expand their market presence, and strengthen their reputation within the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

MOD 2 WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (PPE) FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER THE YPO EMRGENCY RESPONSE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM REF NO. 1110 LOT 1

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire Service have MOD 2 trained Water Personnel. To enable them to carry out this function in adverse conditions, they require the most effective water PPE and equipment available to them. Firefighter safety is paramount when dealing with Operational incidents, especially when personnel are required to enter volatile environments to secure the successful rescue of members of the public. The Authority will be implementing 10 additional MOD 2 water stations during 2025. The initial five stations will be live by April 2025 and the final five will be live by September 2025. This tender process is to procure PPE and equipment for all 10 stations. The outcome of the process will identify the most protective, durable Water PPE for MOD2 wearers, to enable them to fulfil their roles safely and effectively. Inflatable rescue sleds and inflatable evacuation sleds will also be procured. Please see items and quantities in the table below. The requirement includes an option to carry out minor in-house repairs to the equipment and as such the winning bidder is required to provide training. Additional information: Awarded Lots to Northern Diver: Lot 1 - PPE Lot 2 - Boots Call off from YPO EMRGENCY RESPONSE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM REF NO. 1110 LOT 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ec2e5ad-7798-4881-9067-de967fe6fbbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91123476-e673-4971-b021-a5e16c3784dd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN DIVER INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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