Tender

The Provision of Operational Contingency Crews (OCC)

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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17 Aug 2022 at 11:57

Tender

05 Jul 2022 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is soliciting tenders for "The Provision of Operational Contingency Crews (OCC)" in the services category, with a focus on firefighting services. The procurement aims to secure contractual arrangements with a contractor for emergency fire cover during exceptional circumstances such as natural disasters, terrorist events, pandemics, and industrial actions. The deadline for tender submission is 16th August 2022, with a bid validity period until 11th May 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the firefighting services industry to compete for supplying Operational Contingency Crew services to the London Fire Commissioner. Companies capable of maintaining a fleet of emergency response crews within tight timelines and with experience in handling emergencies are well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of service providers to participate in the competitive process.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Operational Contingency Crews (OCC)

Notice Description

The LFC has a need to secure contractual arrangements with a contractor for emergency fire cover in the event of such exceptional circumstances including those described below to enable it to discharge its core operational functions without the need to request military support. This Agreement will enable the LFC to put in place arrangements to allow the LFC to discharge its duties in the following (but not limited to) exceptional emergency circumstances: Natural Disaster; Terrorist event; Pandemic; Industrial action; or any other similar events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The LFC requires the provision of an Operational Contingency Crew Service ("OCC Service") sufficient to maintain the availability of up to twenty-seven Appliances within 35 days of notification (or the same number of crew spread over thirty-two appliances if requested by LFC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034e94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022796-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

75251000 - Fire-brigade services

75251100 - Firefighting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Gillian Maxwell
Contact Email
gillian.maxwell@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02085551200

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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