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Gas Detection Monitors

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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14 Mar 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the supply of gas detection monitors for hydrogen cyanide. The contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd. This falls under the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service National Framework Agreement for the supply of gas monitors. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period starting on 17th March 2025 and ending on 16th March 2029. The delivery location for this contract is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in manufacturing security and fire-fighting equipment. Companies specialising in technological innovations and safety equipment will find this contract particularly lucrative. SMEs would benefit not only from the financial aspects but also from the potential to enhance their market reputation by working with renowned institutions like the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. The awarded supplier, Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd., exemplifies the types of businesses well-suited for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Gas Detection Monitors

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of gas detection monitors for hydrogen cyanide gas following a further competition process utilising West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service National Framework Agreement for Supply of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment, reference C5109

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ffce38b-0aca-4b07-ac96-e09d952e595d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2decc02a-aa90-4227-8f1b-e8e6fa4ecd9a
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 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

CROWCON DETECTION INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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