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4F Breathing Apparatus

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, along with East Sussex Fire Authority, Surrey County Council, and Kent & Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority, initiated a tender for the procurement of respiratory protective equipment and associated services under the title "4F Breathing Apparatus." The procurement process, classified under CPV code 35111100 (Breathing apparatus for firefighting), followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 17th January 2025 to 16th January 2038. The procurement is valued at £8,372,120 GBP and the delivery location is in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the firefighting equipment sector, particularly for businesses capable of supplying high-quality respiratory protective equipment. Given the substantial contract value and long duration, suppliers can expect stable, long-term business engagements with multiple fire and rescue services. Companies that are experienced in dealing with complex safety equipment and those with a strong track record in similar procurements will be well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

4F Breathing Apparatus

Notice Description

RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES West Sussex County Council along with 3 other Fire and Rescue Services, those being: East Sussex Fire Authority, Surrey County Councils; and Kent & Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48c024af-23af-44e5-a7d4-61f91049a211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b14a83a-d0b7-49b7-8451-d8ab88545e84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,372,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,372,120 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2038 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERSPIRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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