Award

Supply of integrated wireless communication system for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service breathing apparatus

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of integrated wireless communication systems for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service's breathing apparatus. This purchase, made through the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement, commenced on 25 February 2026 and is scheduled to run until 30 November 2031, with a potential extension to 30 November 2033. The procurement falls under the award stage and involves goods classified under "Breathing apparatus for firefighting." The contract, valued at £254,042 exclusive of VAT, was directly awarded to Interspiro Ltd, with the delivery taking place in the East of England. The procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment, particularly those with expertise in advanced communication systems for emergency services. Firms that can meet the specific technological requirements of integrated communication solutions for breathing apparatus might find potential for growth by competing in similar future tender processes. While the awarded supplier, Interspiro Ltd, is a large-scale enterprise, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should note the openness to small businesses, as indicated by the procurement's suitability for SMEs, thereby encouraging participation and expansion in this sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of integrated wireless communication system for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service breathing apparatus

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 3) for the supply of integrated Communication Systems for SFRS breathing apparatus. Contract commenced on the 25 February 2026 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 PS254042 exclusive of VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80cd300f-f09b-4e9f-bdcf-23fb77dabb3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631c2320-b5c9-4142-b0b4-b6b7aa86b5b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£254,042 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,042 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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