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Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire seeking services for the Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders. This falls under the industry category of breathing apparatus for firefighting. Located in East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 17th February 2025. The tender period ended on 27th January 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd March 2025, continuing until 2nd March 2029. Employing a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the regulatory threshold, the buying organisation committed up to £41,204 excluding VAT. The full potential value of the contract could reach £49,444.80 including VAT, though the authority is under no obligation to expend the total amount.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies skilled in the repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus, particularly those specialised in air cylinders and breathing apparatus, are well-suited to compete and benefit from this contract. The award went to Air Services (UK) Ltd, a suitable SME, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in servicing fire safety equipment could find lucrative opportunities within such procurement processes. The long contract period offers sustained engagement and potential revenue stability for the awarded supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders

Notice Description

Provision of Hydrostatic Testing and Maintenance of Breathing Apparatus Air Cylinders for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS41,204 excluding VAT / PS49,444.80 including VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32258ea9-cc57-415e-8310-f402ec0133ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2ccf5d-eefc-431a-902d-299367706945
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

44611100 - Air cylinders

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,204 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 4-5 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR SERVICES (UK

Further Information

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