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GB-Rivenhall: MP1 Professional Firefighting Helmets

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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19 Jun 2025 at 14:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for supplying "GB-Rivenhall: MP1 Professional Firefighting Helmets". This procurement falls under the industry category of Goods, specifically under Helmets, with delivery to the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated under Framework YPO 1204 Emergency Services - PPE, Workwear and Uniform, with an original tender period ending on 15th May 2025. A contract was awarded on the same date, with a value of £199,020, and will span from 16th May to 11th July 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with Vimpex Limited being appointed as the supplier.

This awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of firefighting or personal protective equipment (PPE). Suppliers specialising in safety gear, particularly in the technical and high-specification helmet market, could find this sector lucrative. Although the awarded contract specifies no suitability for SMEs or VCSEs in this specific instance, businesses with advanced manufacturing capabilities and a focus on serving emergency services could find future tenders in similar frameworks advantageous for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rivenhall: MP1 Professional Firefighting Helmets

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the supply of technical rescue helmets awarded under Framework YPO 1204 Emergency Services - PPE, Workwear and Uniform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6eed59dd-9b25-4603-b5c9-67e393cce52b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e07b948-991e-4144-bd12-a77bd34aa0ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18444110 - Helmets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,020 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIMPEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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