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Invitation to Tender Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

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28 Jul 2021 at 16:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has initiated a tender process titled "Invitation to Tender Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services." This procurement, classified under the firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment industry, is being carried out according to the open procedure defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period ended on 10 May 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2 August 2021 and conclude on 1 August 2025. The total estimated contract value is £45,200,000, covering various lots for emergency response equipment, including rescue equipment and thermal imaging cameras, for participating Fire and Rescue Authorities across the UK and its territories.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency response equipment and related services, particularly those holding or willing to obtain insurance cover for public liability and product liability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive. Companies that can meet the specified criteria and provide innovative products in the firefighting sector will find this an excellent avenue for growth, given the critical nature of the services and equipment required by fire and rescue services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services

Notice Description

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), in consultation with its members, has identified a preference for the future procurement of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services, to be undertaken on a 'sector led' basis i.e. a lead Fire and Rescue Service. West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) has agreed to take the role of 'Lead Authority' to establish a Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services on behalf of the Participating Services, Participating Customers and their Agents. The Authority is conducting a tender exercise in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following the open tender procedure. The new Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents. It is possible that, during the life of the Framework Agreement, some of the Fire and Rescue Services listed below will undergo a change of governance, for example by merging with other fire or police services or through the replacement of the governing Fire Authority with Police and Crime Commissioners. Any successor Authority will continue to have access to the Framework Agreement. Please click on this link for a list of UK Fire and Rescue Services https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services Potential contractors bidding for the framework must hold or be willing to obtain insurance cover to the following minimum levels: Public Liability: PS5 million, Products Liability: PS1 million and Employers Liability: PS5 million. The Lots available to bid for are: Lot 1 Rescue Equipment Lot 2 Fluid Transfer Equipment and Compressed Air Foam Systems Lot 3 Ultra-High-Pressure Lance and Misting systems Lot 4 Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans and Smoke Curtains Lot 5 Thermal Imaging Cameras

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd10e186-0267-4926-bda2-9f0e261397ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133c19e7-2d20-4848-bf6d-0ae7811ff2a1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools

35113000 - Safety equipment

42122110 - Pumps for firefighting

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment

43830000 - Power tools

44165100 - Hoses

44165110 - Drilling hoses

44165200 - Risers

44165210 - Flexible risers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2025 4-5 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
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

Angloco Limited

Angus Fire Ltd

Avon Polymer Products Ltd

Clan Tools & Plant Ltd

CMT Flexibles Limited

Cold Cut Systems Ltd

Delta Fire Ltd

Draeger Safety UK Ltd

Excelerate Technologies Limited

Fire Hosetech Limited

Fire Ladders & Equipment

Godiva Limited

High Precision Motor Products Ltd

Holmatro UK Limited

Max Fire Services Ltd

MSA (Britain) Ltd

Premier Hose Technologies Ltd

Rosenbauer Limited

Scott Health & Safety Ltd

Terberg DTS (UK) Limited

Venari Group Ltd

Vimpex Ltd

Weber Rescue UK Limited

Further Information

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