Award

First Aid and Pharmaceuticals Products

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "First Aid and Pharmaceuticals Products" contract was conducted by the Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service. It falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceutical products industry categories and targets delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a selective tender through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 15th December 2025, and it covers the period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2032. The tender reached the award stage, with a completion status, indicating that the process is now finalized.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, specifically those involved in supplying medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and emergency training supplies. The contract's nature makes it suitable for SMEs and VCSE organizations wishing to expand in the public sector. Given the selective procurement method, companies capable of fulfilling framework agreements, like Aero Healthcare Ltd, which secured the award, would be well-placed to compete for such contracts and leverage them for growth in this field. Businesses operating in or near the West Midlands might find additional logistical advantages in participating in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

First Aid and Pharmaceuticals Products

Notice Description

Lot 1 & 2 First Aid, Pharmaceuticals, Emergency Life Support Training Equipment and Associated Products and Compressed Medical Gases Met Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a132be33-e986-441b-be29-1451c5443aa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d240ea-67b9-4e2a-8470-ec9d362f5444
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2032 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
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Carly Ricco
Contact Email
cricco@hwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
07824301446

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERO HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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