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Firefighter PPE research

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 18:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council, representing the National Fire Chiefs Council, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Firefighter PPE research" within the Research and Development services industry category. This project, focused on delivering key documents to support the NFCC's upcoming PPE tender in 2025, took place in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with the award on 25 February 2025, and the contract period was from 26 February 2025 to 31 July 2025. Consultancy Plus was awarded the contract valued at £490,000 through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the fire-brigade uniforms sector. The project required a comprehensive test protocol and an evidence-based report, which are instrumental for suppliers in the industry aiming to meet operational requirements and influence future PPE specifications. Large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in conducting high-standard testing and developing detailed research reports would be well-suited to contribute effectively to similar tenders and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firefighter PPE research

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council representing the National Fire Chiefs Council has commissioned a research project. The requirement is for the delivery of 2 documents that will support the NFCC's procurement activities for their PPE tender in 2025: 1.A comprehensive test protocol, designed to be used by suppliers and independent test facilities to test equipment submitted as part of bids to assess whether it meets operational requirements set out by NFCC 2. An evidence-based report detailing the research underpinning the test protocol. This report will also be used by the NFCC to inform PPE specifications their PPE tender in 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cdbdbdb-ee92-4c0e-ac3d-b10497e5a78c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c6d304-5f09-42da-b727-9258520effd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dan Charlesworth
Contact Email
dan.charlesworth@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1BA
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSULTANCY PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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