Award

Purchase of Smoke Curtains and Associated Couplings

WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has successfully concluded the procurement process for the purchase of smoke curtains and associated couplings, in response to safety recommendations following the Grenfell high rise fire. This one-off procurement, classified under firefighting materials, was awarded on 23rd September 2024 and commenced on 25th September 2024, with a contract period ending on 28th March 2025. The procurement was conducted under an exemption method and the total contract value is £82,800. The goods will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment and safety materials, especially those looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish and strengthen relationships with government agencies like the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, thereby enhancing their credentials and market presence in the public safety equipment sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Smoke Curtains and Associated Couplings

Notice Description

Purchase of smoke curtains and associated couplings as part of recommendations following the Grenfell high rise fire. This is a one off purchase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20ee1799-b372-41d2-99c6-0d5f1c1cf996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d96574-694c-4698-ab0a-cfa90a75d6b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35111200 - Firefighting materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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
WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIMPEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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