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Safe and Well Equipment

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service has conducted a procurement process under the title "Safe and Well Equipment" for the delivery of safety equipment through a framework agreement. This contract, classified under the industry category of furniture and furnishing, among other goods, was awarded with a total value of £6,341,334. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a national framework agreement. The contract, with multiple suppliers involved, is intended to serve all UK Fire and Rescue Services, primarily focusing on the West Midlands region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award made active on 19th April 2025. The contract commenced on 21st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2029.

For businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, this framework agreement offers expansive opportunities for growth by engaging with a public sector entity. Suppliers well-versed in delivering furniture, furnishings, and associated equipment would be well-positioned to leverage this framework. The collaborative nature of this multi-supplier agreement allows businesses to secure a stable, long-term partnership with the public sector, providing a reliable avenue for revenue through consistent supply contracts. Large-scale enterprises like Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd, Solon Security Ltd, and Blockabox Ltd have already been engaged as suppliers, highlighting the scope and scale of opportunities available.

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Notice Title

Safe and Well Equipment

Notice Description

Safe and Well Equipment via C5682 National Framework Agreement This multi-supplier framework agreement has been awarded by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority for the supply and delivery of safe and well equipment. The framework agreement is accessible by all UK Fire and Rescue Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3842bdd4-c728-4633-9ec9-29603c4da5ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2107dd6c-ab45-45f5-8f96-144d18c92845
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,341,334 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,341,334 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLOCKABOX

SOLON SECURITY

THOMAS KNEALE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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