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C18068 - Provision of Specialist Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

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17 Mar 2021 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to award a framework agreement for the provision of Specialist Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. This tender will cover multiple lots, each aimed at equipping Fire and Rescue Authorities and other Blue Light Emergency Services across the British Islands. The deadline for submission of tenders is 7th April 2021, with an invitation for the second stage set for 10th May 2021. The total estimated value of the procurement process is approximately £98.5 million, with individual lots designed for various protective equipment necessities, such as gas-tight suits and water rescue ensembles.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in PPE and related services, as it targets suppliers capable of fulfilling specific technical requirements for emergency services. Companies that manufacture or supply security and safety equipment, particularly those with certifications and the ability to provide comprehensive maintenance services, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework agreement structure also allows interested parties to bid for multiple lots, potentially increasing their market access within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C18068 - Provision of Specialist Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to procure the provision of Specialist Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Clothing and Associated Services ("Supplies"). The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a single supplier per lot (each lot as described within this notice). This procurement is being undertaken via the restricted procedure in line with Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Framework Agreement(s), together with the resultant Call-Off Agreement(s) will provide contract vehicles for all Fire and Rescue Authorities and other Blue Light Emergency Services (as defined under the list of category 1 and 2 responders set out in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 which includes Police Forces, British Transport Police, Ambulance Services and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Other public sector bodies or Voluntary Aid Societies, such as Kent Search and Rescue (Lowlands) or similar voluntary charitable organisations) to purchase such Supplies and will cover the geographical area of the British Islands (as defined in section 5 of the Interpretation Act 1978). Interested parties are permitted to tender for any number of lots. However, they must be able to provide all Supplies detailed within the lot they are tendering for. A number of Fire and Rescue Authorities have expressed an interest in utilising the framework agreements and although they have not formally committed to calling-off under the Framework Agreement(s), the intention is that if successful tender(s) provide value for money, the Authorities will utilise the Framework Agreement(s). This description of the proposed procurement is non-exhaustive and further details about the procurement and the Contracting Authority's requirements are provided in the accompanying procurement documents. Please note the SQ and all available documents in draft form will be issued on Monday 22nd March 2021

Lot Information

Hazardous Materials - Gas Tight Suits, Type 1a - ET

The provision of gas tight suits, type 1a - ET and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance.

Hazardous Materials - Chemical Protection Suits (Combined Class 3 liquid and Class 4 splash-tight)

The provision of chemical protection suits (combined class 3 liquid and class 4 splash-tight) and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance.

Hazardous Materials - Chemical Protective Gloves

Lot 3 is for the provision of chemical protective gloves and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance.

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) - Chainsaw Items

The provision of chainsaw items consisting of chainsaw trousers, chainsaw gloves and chainsaw visors and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance.

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) - Hot Gas Cutting Items

The provision of hot gas cutting items consisting of hot gas cutting leather spats, hot gas cutting helmet with face shield and goggles, hot gas cutting gauntlets and hot gas cutting flash hood and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance. Interoperability is a key consideration, and all items offered under lot 5 must be compatible with one another and work together, where applicable (i.e. face shield, goggles and flash hood)

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) - Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) disposable coveralls

The provision of disaster victim identification (DVI) disposable coveralls.

Wildland Fire Fighting Ensemble

The provision of wildland fire fighting ensemble consisting of helmet, flash hood, fire resistant snood (neck tube), wildland clothing (one piece or two), gloves and boots and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance. Interoperability is a key consideration, and all items offered under lot 7 must be compatible with one another and work together, where applicable

Water Rescue Ensemble

The provision of water rescue ensemble, consisting of dry suits (two types) - (a) suitable for module 2, water and flood first responder, as defined by DEFRA and (b) suitable for module 3 & 4, water and flood technician/ boat operator as defined by DEFRA , personal flotation device (PFD) - life jackets (Level 275), personal flotation devices - buoyancy aid (Level 70 - 90), water rescue marine helmet, water safety helmet, skull gap, gloves, thermal protection suit and water safety ankle boots, associated spares (i.e. helmet lighting) and associated services, including: cleaning, decontamination, repairs, servicing and maintenance. Interoperability is a key consideration, and all items offered under lot 8 must be compatible with one another and work together, where applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029ca2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005425-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,453,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£98,453,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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