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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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15 Apr 2021 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is conducting a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and delivery of Safe and Well Equipment, including fire retardant bedding, home safety equipment, and personal protection systems. This procurement initiative, classified under the goods category, is in the Award stage and was officially awarded on 22 March 2021. The framework, valued between £323,000 and £4 million, commenced on 19 April 2021 and will be in effect until 18 April 2025. Interested suppliers must note that the anticipated value and demand are not guaranteed as the authority cannot assure any business through this framework.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the textiles, safety equipment, and personal protection sectors, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs outlined by the fire services. Suppliers that specialise in manufacturing or distributing fire retardant materials and home security products will find this framework particularly beneficial, as it allows for direct call-off orders and further competitions amongst the selected lots. Companies should ensure they have robust customer service capabilities to engage effectively during the tender process and throughout the contract period.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect from arson and other risks in the home, fire retardant rubber mats and personal protection systems. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning suppliers for for all Lots and also run further competitions for Lots 3, 4 and 5. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically. The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between PS323,000 and PS4 million for the goods. Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: PS432,000, Lot 2 Clothing: PS53,000, Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: PS107,000 , Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment: PS48,000 and Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems Unknown and Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats: PS72,000 The Authority cannot guarantee any business through the framework. Details of current expenditure, future expenditure or potential future use of the framework agreement are given in good faith as a guide only to assist you in submitting your tender. It is intended to award the Framework Agreement in February 2021. The Framework Agreement will commence 1 April 2021 for four years, to expire in 31 March 2025. It is an essential requirement that winning Suppliers have an in-house Customer Services to be available by telephone during office hours and have a facility to leave messages during other hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5960c34f-606e-4938-bbc0-74103f5de925
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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


CPV Codes

18410000 - Special clothing

19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items

33199000 - Medical clothing

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35121000 - Security equipment

35121300 - Security fittings

35121400 - Security bags

39511100 - Blankets

39512000 - Bed linen

39721000 - Domestic cooking or heating equipment

44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

44522000 - Clasps, lock parts and keys

44522200 - Keys

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2025 4-5 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
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ABLE 2 WEAR

BLOCKABOX

GAILARDE

SOLON SECURITY

SUREFIRE SERVICES

THOMAS KNEALE

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