Tender

FRAMEWORK FOR SMOKE ALARMS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS (2025-29)

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for a framework agreement titled "FRAMEWORK FOR SMOKE ALARMS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS (2025-29)". The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and uses the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This framework is intended for the supply of smoke alarms and related products, including options for individuals with hearing impairments and carbon monoxide and heat alarms. The tender period ends on 26 February 2025, with contracts expected to start on 1 June 2025 and run until 31 May 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of smoke-detection apparatus and covers a wide geographical area including the UK and several overseas territories. The estimated total value of the contract is £32 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their market presence by providing essential safety products to various fire and rescue services across the UK. Companies specialising in fire safety equipment, especially those adept at servicing both residential and specialised needs such as the hearing impaired, will find this framework particularly beneficial. By participating in this framework, suppliers can secure direct call-off orders from numerous fire and rescue services, fostering long-term business relationships and steady revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FRAMEWORK FOR SMOKE ALARMS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS (2025-29)

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") is conducting this procurement using the Open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring the Goods described in the Specifications. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associated Products to include but not limited to stand alone smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning suppliers for these products. Additional information: To access the tender documentation please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-628ed9fb-2414-4b08-aeeb-9d703f5514d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6f566f-c962-46bd-8767-750d0d420f44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE
Contact Name
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
jackie.perkins@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
(0)121 380 6176

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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