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Supply of breathing apparatus cylinders for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council recently completed a procurement process for the supply of breathing apparatus cylinders for the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. This award, part of the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment, was actively awarded on 4th April 2025. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and spans until 30th June 2032, with a potential extension until 30th June 2034. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off framework agreement. The procurement, aimed at the firefighting goods industry, has a contract value of approximately £213,309 excluding VAT. The awarded contract covers the East of England region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in firefighting equipment to collaborate and grow within the sector. Businesses in the East of England, especially those with established procurement capabilities, can leverage this contract's framework agreement method to secure a position within public tendering processes. With Suffolk County Council as the contracting authority, successful bidders benefit from a long-term engagement which fosters consistent business growth, stability, and expands their portfolio within the firefighting apparatus industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of breathing apparatus cylinders for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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 2) for the supply breathing apparatus cylinders for SFRS. Contract commenced on the 01 July 2025 and will expire on the 30 June 2032. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 30th June 2034. 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 PS213309 exclusive of VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b8f87c-9bc5-4378-b466-dd72e20c34b4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£213,309 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,309 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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