Tender

C20025 - Provision of Working at Height Equipment & Technical Rope equipment

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

01 Feb 2021 at 14:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service has initiated a procurement process titled "C20025 - Provision of Working at Height Equipment & Technical Rope Equipment". This tender, categorised under "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment", is based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submission is set for 22nd February 2021. The contract, valued at £100,000, is proposed to span three years with the option for two additional one-year extensions. As part of the open procurement method, the evaluation will occur in three stages, with practical user trials scheduled at Deal Fire Station during the week of 15th to 19th March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in safety equipment, particularly those capable of providing working at height and technical rope solutions. Businesses that offer innovative safety technologies, maintenance services, or bespoke equipment to meet the operational criteria outlined in the tender documents would be well-suited to compete. Companies prepared for the practical user trials and that can demonstrate compliance with safety standards will stand out in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C20025 - Provision of Working at Height Equipment & Technical Rope equipment

Notice Description

The Authority requires the supply of working at height equipment and technical rope equipment, with the additional provision of ad-hoc quantities and consumable items as and when required. .The proposed Term of the contract to be awarded is for three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) further twelve (12) month periods for a total maximum of five (5) years. Tenderers will be given three (3) calendar weeks to review invitation to tender documentation and submit their bids. It is currently proposed to have 3 stages of tender evaluation following receipt of bids: Stage One - Evaluation of Pass/Fail and discretionary Questions Stage Two - Evaluation of Responses to Operational Requirements Document (Specification), responses to Technical Quality Questionnaire and Pricing schedules. Tenderers will be shortlisted following Stage 2 in accordance with criteria to be set out in the invitation to tender, and requested to submit a full set of safe working at height equipment and technical rope rescue equipment for the next stage of evaluation, Stage Three - Practical User Trials Evaluation, details of which are being finalised. It is envisaged that Stage 3 trial will be held during a week in 15th to 19th March at Deal Fire Station, subject to COVID Restrictions. Contract award is envisaged by the end of March 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4b3061-656a-4ffb-be5e-e1e33de16547
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 26 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT 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
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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