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Total care contract for Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service breathing apparatus and cylinders.

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Suffolk County Council, concerns a contract titled "Total care contract for Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service breathing apparatus and cylinders". This contract falls under the services category for respiratory protective equipment related to firefighting, with a CPV code of 35111100. Located in the East of England, the contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically by utilising a call-off from the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract starting from 1 December 2025 and ending on 30 November 2031, potentially extendable until 30 November 2033. The total advertised value of the contract is approximately £440,000, exclusive of VAT.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of firefighting equipment, particularly those specialising in breathing apparatus. Suffolk County Council has sought a supplier capable of delivering high-quality service to support the Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tendering opportunity, though the award has been made to Interspiro Ltd, a large-scale enterprise. The contract offers clear prospects for business growth, particularly for companies capable of leveraging frameworks to provide enhanced and reliable service solutions in a critical emergency services sector.

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Notice Title

Total care contract for Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service breathing apparatus and cylinders.

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council have direct awarded using the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment (Lot 5) for the supply of a total care contract for SFRS breathing apparatus and cylinders. Contract commenced on the 1 December 2025 and will expire on the 30 November 2031. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 30th November 2033. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is around PS440,000 exclusive of VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c17786c-9f07-4393-a51b-94513978cb0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bf7368-fc71-4177-8fed-1bd31ec3764c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERSPIRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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