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Award

11 Jan 2024 at 10:06

Tender

22 Feb 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council, through the Commercial Service Group, a Public Buying Organisation, has issued a tender for the Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services. The procurement is at the active stage and includes multiple lots such as Working at Heights, Restricted and Confined Spaces, Water Rescue, Drones and Thermal Imaging, Cutting Equipment and Tools, Medical Response Equipment, and Emergency Shelters. The deadline for bids is on April 5, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to provide a range of emergency response equipment and services. Businesses well-suited to compete include suppliers of rescue equipment, medical equipment providers, and manufacturers of emergency shelters. The framework agreement offers access to public bodies within the United Kingdom and aims to create a national procurement solution for emergency response needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services

Notice Description

KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Public Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services. Lot 1 - Working at Heights Lot 2 - Restricted and confined spaces Lot 3 - Water Rescue Lot 4 - Drones and Thermal Imaging Lot 5 - Cutting Equipment and Tools Lot 6 - Medical Response Equipment (inc. defibrillators) Lot 7 - Emergency Shelters

Lot Information

Working at Heights

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for Working at Heights. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Fall Arrest including Lanyards Harnesses Suspension seats and lifting accessories Ropes Descenders and ascenders connectors Pulleys and anchorage Ladders and platforms / Power access platforms Reach poles Ice grippers and crampons Stretchers Rescue triangles and slings Inflatable jump cushions and accessories. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Restricted and confined spaces

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for working in restricted and confined spaces. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Breathing apparatus Tripods including fall arrest Gas monitor Ropes Harnesses Stretchers/backboards Pulleys and anchorage Lanyards Rescue poles Torches/ head torches Rescue winch Forcible entry tools -Entry aids for manholes/ tanks. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Water Rescue Equipment

This LOT is for the supply Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services in Water Rescue. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Wetsuits Life jackets Helmets, gloves, boots Reach and wading poles Inflatable rescue boats Inflatable rescue sleds and rafts Inflatable walkways Lighting/ torches Small tools (knives/escape hammers) Buoys/ flotation aids/ life rings Throw bags/ tools Fins/ masks/ snorkels Water rescue signal device Rescue bags/dry bags. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Drones and Thermal Imaging Equipment

This LOT is for the supply of Drone and Thermal Camera Imaging. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Multicopters Thermal devices. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Cutting Equipment and Tools

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment - Cutting Equipment and Tools. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Heavy duty cutters Spreaders Combination tools Lifting bags Forcible entry tools. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Medical Response Equipment including defibrillators

This LOT is for the supply of Medical Response Equipment. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Defibrillators Heat retaining/ thermal blanket Torches First aid kit Resuscitators Evacuation chairs/ drag mat. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Emergency Shelters

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Shelters. This would include the leasing of equipment if required. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Pop up shelters Decontamination shelters Medical tents Inflatable emergency tents. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000902-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Abaris International Ltd

Angloco Limited

Beechwood Equipment Ltd

Data Southern Enterprises Limited t/a DS Medical

GAP Group Ltd

Reliance Medical Ltd

Rosenbauer UK Limited

Safequip Ltd

Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd

Vantage UAV Ltd (trading as Aetha)

Vimpex Ltd

Water Rescue Systems Limited

iRed Limited

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