Award

Acoustic/Seismic Life Detector Headset and Batteries

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of Acoustic/Seismic Life Detector Headsets and Batteries, classified under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment (CPV: 35000000). This selective procurement process was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 4th November 2025, with the contract starting on 27th October 2025 and concluding on 26th January 2026. The procurement focuses on delivering goods to locations within the United Kingdom, specifically emanating from Liverpool, England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies dealing in security and defence equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as outlined in the tender's suitability criteria. Vimpex Limited, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the kind of SME suitable to compete in this industry category. Businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying similar equipment should consider such opportunities to expand their reach and secure contracts with public authorities like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Title

Acoustic/Seismic Life Detector Headset and Batteries

Notice Description

Headset and Battery upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19917ad-16b7-4a3f-9250-c629f25a83f8
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01512964587

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIMPEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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