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Working at Heights Equipment

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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24 Mar 2025 at 12:27

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24 Mar 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for working at height equipment, including rope rescue technicians' equipment, under the title "Working at Heights Equipment." The industry category for this procurement falls under firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment, specifically classified as CPV code 35110000. The contract location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 30th November 2024 and ending on 29th November 2025. The tender stage conclusion was signified by award updates on 24th March 2025, with a notable milestone on 1st November 2024 when the contract was awarded to Lyon Equipment. The procurement process utilised the method "Other - 1 Quotation" and was completed with a total contract value of £30,111.46 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and rescue equipment, particularly those that cater to emergency services. The award to Lyon Equipment, a large-scale company, demonstrates the level of expertise and capability required for such contracts. However, the suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller businesses can also compete effectively if they can meet stringent technical and quality standards. Leveraging this procurement, businesses can grow by developing products tailored to the needs of fire and rescue services, which often require high reliability and specialised features.

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Notice Title

Working at Heights Equipment

Notice Description

Working at height equipment which is carried on appliances. Includes Rope Rescue Technicians Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f579c6aa-cee9-41a7-9812-536f60d7f0b4
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
Other - 1 Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,111 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,111 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Carly Ricco
Contact Email
cricco@hwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
01905 947680 ext 680

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYON EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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