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GFRS Thermal Imaging Cameras

GLOUCESTERSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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25 Feb 2026 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service has completed the award stage of its procurement process for "GFRS Thermal Imaging Cameras" under the Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment DPS Framework Agreement. This contract, valued at £300,000 GBP, falls within the industry category of Security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, targeting delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 18th February 2026 and will run until 17th February 2031. Key dates include the tender period's conclusion on 10th September 2025 and the award notice publication on 25th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency response equipment, particularly SMEs and organisations with an interest in fire and rescue services. Highland Outdoors Limited, T/A Highland Defence, has been selected as the supplier, indicating a potential opening for similar enterprises involved in the supply of thermal imaging cameras and related technologies. Businesses in the South West or those with a strategic interest in the defence sector may find considerable growth potential through participation in such procurement initiatives led by public services like Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service.

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Notice Title

GFRS Thermal Imaging Cameras

Notice Description

This Further-Competition was issued in relation to the Ref 1110 - Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment - DPS Framework Agreement, procured by YPO in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Lot 8 Thermal Imaging Cameras.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e8a58ec-364f-4a32-b6cf-f5f42f3aa59d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e567f5da-01db-4337-8e67-b0d74066694c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2031 Over 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL2 2AX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Quedgeley Fieldcourt
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHLAND OUTDOORS LIMITED, T/A HIGHLAND DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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