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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Planning

23 Jun 2020 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is initiating a procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest for a Safe and Well Equipment Framework Agreement", aimed at suppliers in the emergency equipment industry. This opportunity is located in Birmingham, England and is currently in the planning stage. Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by submitting completed forms by 21st July 2020, with the tender anticipated to be issued in September 2020 and the contract award expected by December 2020. The framework agreement will be valid for four years and may involve two initial lots: Fire Resistant Bedding and Home Safety Security Equipment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the safety equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can supply specialised items. Suppliers capable of delivering to various UK Fire and Rescue Services, holding stock, and offering competitive delivery terms will be well-suited to compete in this framework. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Safe and Well Equipment under a National Framework Agreement for the Fire Sector. Fire Service personnel undertake Safe and Well visits within their local communities daily; through these visits' equipment requirements are identified and issued. Establishing a national framework agreement will mean that all Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market to purchase Safe and Well Equipment either through Direct Award or Mini Competition. The framework would be let for four years. It is anticipated that the tender would be issued September 2020 and the contract awarded by December 2020. These date are indicative and subject to change. Currently there are two Lots identified please see below, additional ones may be added: Lot 1 - Fire Resistant Bedding Lot 2 - Home Safety Security Equipment Please find attached a list of the current products that would be required under each Lot and a form for completion to confirm: -If you would be interested in bidding for the framework -What products could be supplied from each Lot -Are there any products not identified already that you think should be included? -Could you deliver to all the UK Fire and Rescue Service (a list can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) website: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services -Would your company charge delivery for any of these products? -Could call off orders be placed, and stocks held at your locations? -Does your company have minimum order quantities? Please return completed forms back by email to: procurement@wmfs.net by 21st July 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8775c7a0-cd4f-4c94-9845-ff72ec2c9fee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc28600-35fa-4b2e-891a-4d89b137465f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

31219000 - Protection boxes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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