Award

Supply of Firefighting Foam

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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Award

18 Mar 2025 at 09:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Firefighting Foam" in the category of fire suppression foam or similar compounds. This tender, managed through an open procedure, is aimed at sourcing Florine Free Fire Fighting Foam for a group of partner Fire & Rescue Services, including Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service [Oxfordshire County Council]. The contract, valued at £39,000, has an initial term from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2030, with an option to extend by an additional 24 months. The procurement phase is complete, and the contract has been awarded on 15th January 2025. The supply will be delivered to Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service HQ in Aylesbury, England, postal code HP20 1BD.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the production and supply of fire suppression materials, particularly those specialising in environmentally friendly firefighting solutions. With a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, the procurement process encourages participation from smaller enterprises and social enterprises, fostering business growth within these sectors. The successful bidder, Terberg DTS UK Ltd., is based in West Yorkshire and exemplifies a large-scale supplier able to meet the robust requirements of multiple fire and rescue services. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality, eco-friendly firefighting foam products would find this contract a substantial opportunity to expand their market presence and reinforce their credentials in public safety supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Firefighting Foam

Notice Description

This is a contract award notification for Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, following Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (OFRS) [company of Oxfordshire County Council] are conducting a collaborative tender on behalf of a group of partner Fire & Rescue Services (FRS), listed within the documentation. FRS partners were involved in the tender and evaluation process, resulting in several separate contracts managed independently by each FRS. Following a legislation change, the participating partners require a contract for the supply of Florine Free Fire Fighting Foam. The tender comprises of 3 lots: - Lot 1: 3/3 (3% Induction Rate)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b23652e1-094a-49a7-a0ca-527ce2cef35d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f32c5ff5-6c67-4504-bed4-29a73d0f6a84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ronda Smith
Contact Email
rondasmith@bucksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07969484031

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERBERG DTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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