Tender

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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Tender

07 Apr 2021 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement concerning the supply and delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and associated services. This procurement falls under the category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment, with an estimated value of £45,200,000. The tender period ends on 10th May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2021 and continue until 31st July 2025. This open procedure aims to establish a framework accessible to Fire and Rescue Authorities across the UK and its territories, with a focus on various lots including rescue equipment and thermal imaging cameras.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the safety equipment and emergency services sector, particularly those that can provide firefighting materials, fluid transfer equipment, and advanced rescue technology. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given that eligibility criteria require appropriate insurance coverage. Companies that possess innovative solutions or advancements in emergency response technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this lucrative framework.

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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-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d4962e-33ca-4065-9508-6f41391e5a5d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Liz Davies
Contact Email
liz.davies@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1213806179

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
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

Further Information

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