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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Dec 2020 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for a National Framework Agreement focused on the supply and delivery of Safe and Well Equipment. The procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically related to special clothing, is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date of 15 January 2021. The framework, expected to have a potential value between £323,000 and £4 million, is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last for four years, concluding on 31 March 2025. Suppliers are required to have robust customer service capabilities, including telephone availability during office hours.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in safety equipment, clothing, and fire protection systems. Companies well-suited to compete will typically have expertise in manufacturing or supplying products such as fire retardant bedding, home safety equipment, and personal protection systems. The successful suppliers will gain access to all UK Fire and Rescue Services, reinforcing their market presence in the public procurement sector while contributing to the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect from arson and other risks in the home, fire retardant rubber mats and personal protection systems. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) 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 for all Lots and also run further competitions for Lots 3, 4 and 5. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically. The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between PS323,000 and PS4 million for the goods. Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: PS432,000, Lot 2 Clothing: PS53,000, Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: PS107,000 , Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment: PS48,000 and Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems Unknown and Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats: PS72,000 The Authority cannot guarantee any business through the framework. Details of current expenditure, future expenditure or potential future use of the framework agreement are given in good faith as a guide only to assist you in submitting your tender. It is intended to award the Framework Agreement in February 2021. The Framework Agreement will commence 1 April 2021 for four years, to expire in 31 March 2025. It is an essential requirement that winning Suppliers have an in-house Customer Services to be available by telephone during office hours and have a facility to leave messages during other hours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdfdf5-4c39-4252-b4ef-1a2a4e8d79ef
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

18410000 - Special clothing

19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

33199000 - Medical clothing

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35121000 - Security equipment

35121300 - Security fittings

35121400 - Security bags

39511100 - Blankets

39512000 - Bed linen

39721000 - Domestic cooking or heating equipment

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

44522000 - Clasps, lock parts and keys

44522200 - Keys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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 AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
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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