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PURCHASE OF KIT STORAGE LOCKERS FOR WHITLEY WOOD TRAINING CENTRE

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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10 Jan 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the purchase of kit storage lockers to furnish the Whitley Wood Training Centre. This project, classified under the industry category for lockers (CPV code 44421720), is in its final stage. The procurement, completed through a waiver procurement method, began with the tender period ending on 18th November 2024. The contract, valued at £29,412.50, was awarded on 16th December 2024. The delivery is scheduled to commence on 18th December 2024 and conclude on 18th December 2026. The delivery address is in Reading, England, postal code RG31 7SD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of storage solutions, particularly SMEs. The successful business, VI Distribution T/A Gear Grid, indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in producing or supplying lockers and similar products are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract allows businesses to establish or enhance relationships with public sector organisations, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities within the public safety and training facility sectors.

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Notice Title

PURCHASE OF KIT STORAGE LOCKERS FOR WHITLEY WOOD TRAINING CENTRE

Notice Description

The refurbishment of Whitley Wood Training centre is at its final stage. Kit storage lockers need to be purchased as a part of furnishing Whitley Wood Training centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24a5f412-7cb1-4d4a-b5b1-d6adb9644c78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b590c542-1115-43dd-b8ae-7a487f756eed
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 - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44421720 - Lockers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,412 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 2-3 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VI DISTRIBUTION T/A GEAR GRID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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