Planning

National Framework Agreement for the supply of Smoke Alarms to UK Fire and Rescue Services

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Aug 2020 at 12:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

29 Jul 2020 at 15:26

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is initiating a public procurement process for a National Framework Agreement aimed at supplying Smoke Alarms and related equipment to Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated budget of £30 million, set to run from June 2021 to May 2025. The deadline for interested suppliers to express their interest is 31 August 2020, and the formal invitation to tender is slated for release in November 2020. This opportunity falls within the fire detection systems industry, primarily involving standalone and interconnected smoke detection devices.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety and detection equipment, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can supply the identified lots — including stand-alone devices like smoke alarms and heat alarms, as well as interconnected systems — would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only enhance their market presence but also contribute to the safety and well-being of communities served by Fire and Rescue Authorities throughout the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the supply of Smoke Alarms to UK Fire and Rescue Services

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Smoke Alarms and associated equipment under a National Framework Agreement for the Fire Sector. Fire Service personnel undertake Safe and Well visits within their local communities on a daily basis; through these visits equipment requirements are identified and issued. Establishing a national framework agreement will mean that all Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market to purchase Smoke Alarms. The invitation to tender would be published November 2020 and the framework would be let for four years commencing June 2021. Currently the Lots below have been identified, additional ones may be added: Lot 1 - Stand alone devices (including smoke alarms, heat alarms, CO alarms) Lot 2 - Interconnected devices (including smoke alarms, alerting pad and strobe, heat alarms, CO alarms) To express an interest in this framework agreement please complete the attached form or email procurement@wmfs.net providing the following details: Your company contact details A brief overview of your company (1000 words max) If you would be interested in bidding for the framework What products could be supplied from each Lot Are there any products not identified already that you think should be included? Confirm you could deliver to all the UK Fire and Rescue Service (a list can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) website: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services Whether your company charges delivery for any of these products? Whether call off orders can be placed, and stocks held at your locations? Whether your company has minimum order quantities? Please respond by 31 August 2020. Additional information: Please complete the attached form and return to procurement@wmfs.net by 31 August 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f773bb4-f713-4588-abcf-41692d5f4b4d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
procurement@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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