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PURCHASE OF BA WASHER FOR WHITLEY WOOD FIRE STATION

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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10 Jan 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service conducted a procurement process for the urgent acquisition of Breathing Apparatus (BA) cleaning equipment for Whitley Wood Training Centre in Reading, England. This procurement aimed to address specific requirements due to the ongoing refurbishment of Whitley Wood Fire Station. The procurement, categorised under the Washer/dryers CPV code 39713210, was conducted through a waiver to select a particular supplier that met the unique specifications. The contract was awarded to Rescue Intellitech UK Limited for a value of £31,854, with the contract period spanning from 18th December 2024 to 18th December 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the announcement made on 10th January 2025.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the design and supply of emergency service equipment. The contract's specific requirements indicate a preference for businesses capable of providing tailored solutions that align with the refurbishment schedules and structural designs of emergency service facilities. Enterprises with expertise in producing high-quality cleaning equipment for breathing apparatus, especially those that can adapt to exacting specifications and building constraints, will find this type of tender advantageous for demonstrating their specialised capabilities and securing future contracts within the public safety sector.

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Notice Title

PURCHASE OF BA WASHER FOR WHITLEY WOOD FIRE STATION

Notice Description

The Authority requires urgently to procure Breathing Apparatus cleaning equipment for new Whitley Wood Training Centre. Due to current refurbishment of Whitley Wood Fire Station's contracts, specification requirements and/or alignment with the rest of the estate, there is a need to go with a particular supplier. This waiver is to accommodate breathing apparatus cleaning equipment and the specification in addition to the fact that the building has been designed in terms of size as well as electrics etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80830e15-e009-499b-af5d-154b74a2d438
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6d5071-82ae-4f3f-a272-6a899549678c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39713210 - Washer/dryers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,854 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2025 1-2 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Lakme iLangovan
Contact Email
ilangovanl@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07786135948

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESCUE INTELLITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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