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Body Armour

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) under the title "Body Armour" falls within the Protective and Safety Clothing industry category. The contract, awarded for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing including workwear, schoolwear, and specifically body armour, addresses a critical safety requirement for the organisation. The procurement was initiated as a direct award from the ESPO framework agreement 144_23, Lot 6, and was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, categorised as falling outside the application of the directive. Key milestones include the contract signing on 23 June 2024, with an initial contract term of nine months, and the potential for a six-month extension. The delivery location is the UKD region, primarily servicing the needs of Bootle and surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of protective and safety clothing, particularly SMEs capable of fulfilling stringent safety and quality standards. With an active contract valued at £1,100,000 awarded to Cooneen Defence Limited, this procurement underscores the importance of compliance with safety regulations and the reliability of supply chains in the public safety sector. Businesses experienced in similar frameworks or those looking to expand their portfolio within regional or local authority tenders would find this opportunity advantageous for business growth, leveraging stability and long-term engagement with public safety entities.

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Notice Title

Body Armour

Notice Description

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing (2023) Including workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour Lot 6

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded from ESPO framework agreement 144_23, Lot 6

Options: Intial contract term 9 months with an option to extend for 6 months

Procurement Information

Direct award from ESPO framework agreement 144_23,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024144-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20241 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964000

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COONEEN DEFENCE

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