Planning

PERSONAL GAS MONITOR AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FRAMEWORK

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Planning

09 Dec 2021 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is initiating a procurement process for the "Personal Gas Monitor and Associated Equipment Framework," aimed at suppliers in the gas-detection apparatus industry. This planning phase will establish a national framework agreement to provide gas monitors essential for the safety of personnel in the Blue Light Sector across the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must submit an expression of interest by 10th January 2022, with initial engagement already underway as of 9th December 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and monitoring equipment, particularly those providing innovative gas-detection solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework aligns well with their capabilities to deliver niche products for critical services. Competitors in this space should focus on demonstrating their expertise in safety technology and their ability to meet the rigorous requirements of public sector procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PERSONAL GAS MONITOR AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Gas Monitors and associated equipment under a National Framework Agreement for the Blue Light Sector. Establishing a national framework agreement will mean that all Blue Light Sectors in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market for the purchase of Gas Monitors. Gas monitoring is essential to the safety of Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT's and Paramedics. How to detect, identify and monitor harmful substances is key to determine the levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and risk to Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT's, Paramedics and the public. To express an interest in this framework agreement please complete the attached form and email to procurement@wmfs.net. Please respond by Monday 10th January 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fdc6d2c-5bfe-42f1-b10c-515061940f3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9ef1ff5-ac74-40f4-8af3-f0413168cf07
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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