Award

Provision of Firefighting Foam

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

28 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS), in collaboration with Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (OFRS), conducted a selective procurement process under a framework agreement for the supply and disposal of Fluorine Free Fire Fighting Foam. The contract was awarded to Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd on 30 January 2025, with a contract period extending from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2032. This procurement, classified under 'Fire suppression foam or similar compounds' (CPV Code: 35111520), is strategically located in Reading, England, postal code RG317SD. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, marking completion, with opportunities having been identified at the conclusion of the tender period on 1 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs involved in niche sectors such as fire safety and suppression products. With a total contract value of £62,400, it offers long-term engagement over seven years, allowing suppliers to demonstrate their capability in delivering innovative fire suppression solutions in compliance with evolving regulations. Businesses specialising in environmentally safe fire fighting compounds, particularly those that focus on fluorine-free products, are ideally positioned to compete in this contract space. The long duration and industry-specific requirements present prospects for SMEs seeking to expand their client base in the rescue service sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Firefighting Foam

Notice Description

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (OFRS) [company of Oxfordshire County Council] conducted a collaborative tender for Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) Partners were involved in the tender and evaluation process, resulting in several separate contracts managed independently by each FRS. This award report details only RBFRS' contract award. Following a legislation change, the participating partners required a contract for the supply and disposal of Fluorine Free Fire Fighting Foam.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bae994ab-c29a-45dd-85a8-834325e27cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6542424-8b34-46aa-b1b1-80a60bdb31ab
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

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERBERG DTS (UK)LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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