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DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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11 Jul 2025 at 09:57

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11 Jul 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the supply of firefighting equipment through a selective procedure. The contract covers the supply of both firefighting branches and hoses, with a total value of £133,000. These contracts are part of a further competition under the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, National Framework Agreement for Emergency Response Equipment (reference C002687). The contract commences on 14 July 2025 and is scheduled to run for four years, with a potential one-year extension. The delivery region is South West, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is in the award stage as of 11 July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment supply, especially those operating at the SME scale. The awarded supplier, Delta Fire Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-aligned with the procurement requirements, highlighting the potential for other SMEs involved in similar fields to consider comparable bids in future tenders. Accessing such framework agreements can provide a steady business growth trajectory, particularly for those focusing on public safety and emergency response solutions.

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Notice Title

Award of contract

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the supply of firefighting branches. The contract commences on 14 July 2025 for four years, with the option to extend by a further one year. The tender was a further competition from the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, National Framework Agreement for Emergency Response Equipment, reference C002687

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d485dcf-0875-44c7-a6c5-e939cfaf9d1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137f28f0-d0e6-4f57-a99e-a03a95482faa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Louise Doherty
Contact Email
ldoherty@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01392 872525

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELTA FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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