Tender

A replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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29 Jan 2025 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is currently engaged in a market engagement exercise to identify new solutions for the management of pooled personal protective equipment (PPE). This procurement, classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The undertaken procurement stage is 'Tender', with the exercise aimed at gathering market insights to inform future procurement activities. Key deadlines include the clarification request deadline extended to 7th February 2025, and the deadline for supplier responses set for 21st February 2025, 12:00 noon. The total contract period spans from 3rd January 2026 to 21st February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and PPE management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, given their suitability for this tender, stand to benefit by providing innovative hardware and software solutions that could meet LFRS's current and future needs. Successful participation can lead to a substantial contract valued in GBP and foster long-term relationships with LFRS. Companies capable of offering comprehensive and innovative solutions are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, potentially securing a foothold in the public safety services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Title: MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Instead of: Title: A replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Read: Title: MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Other additional information: *Clarifications deadline for this market engagement exercise has been extended to the 07/02/2025. *Supplier responses to the market engagement need to be submitted by 21/02/2025 12:00 noon. *Dates on this notice have been amended to reflect the dates for the market engagement exercise for clarity, this is opposed to the indicative tender dates that were previously published. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service would like to utilise this PIN notice to notify the market about a potential opportunity and to also facilitate market research. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service wishes to seek the market's views on the supply and delivery of proposed new solutions to manage our services' pooled PPE including the required hardware and software. We would like to also use this exercise to gauge the level of interest in any eventual procurement activity. LFRS's objectives are to better understand any new approaches or solutions on the market that may be capable of meeting our current and future requirements. We also wish to use this exercise to help inform any potential procurement process that we may enter into. To respond to this opportunity, please log into the procurement portal and use access code F4635RQ294 to access the necessary documentation. All requests for clarifications should be submitted as soon as possible using the "Messaging" facility on the Delta (www.Supply4NWFire.org.uk) procurement portal. If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFireeSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2068e407-ac75-46a6-beac-13c79e91d17e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luciaclark@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441772866816

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

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