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Draeger Additional Non-Contract Repairs

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), involves the contracting of Draeger Safety UK Ltd for additional non-contract repairs of breathing apparatus used in firefighting. The procurement pertains to the goods category under the CPV classification 35111100 and is located in Northern Ireland (UKN). The contract, which enables necessary repairs on the vital breathing apparatus, was awarded on 18th November 2024 and is set to run for a period of 10 years, concluding on 18th November 2034. This exclusive contract was granted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to Draeger being the sole authorised provider for servicing and repairs.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in safety equipment and repair services, particularly those experienced in servicing breathing apparatus. Companies with expertise in firefighting equipment maintenance could benefit from engaging in this sector, as the procurement ensures continued operational readiness and safety for NIFRS fire fighters. This contract represents a stable, decade-long business opportunity, with Draeger Safety UK Ltd being the primary supplier, due to their exclusive rights and specialised role in maintaining this critical life-saving equipment.

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Notice Title

Draeger Additional Non-Contract Repairs

Notice Description

As part of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service's (NIFRS) operational fire fighters duties, they have to enter operational incidents wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA). This system allows the firefighter to breathe clean air which enables them to carry out rescues or to fight fires in burning or smoke filled buildings. Each BA set has a cylinder that contains clean air; the cylinder only has a limited amount of clean air so fire fighters are restricted on the length of time they can operate effectively in this environment before they have to exit the building and change the cylinder. This contract will enable vital repairs to be undertaken on this Apparatus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service's (NIFRS) operational fire fighters duties, they have to enter operational incidents wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA). This system allows the firefighter to breathe clean air which enables them to carry out rescues or to fight fires in burning or smoke filled buildings. Each BA set has a cylinder that contains clean air; the cylinder only has a limited amount of clean air so fire fighters are restricted on the length of time they can operate effectively in this environment before they have to exit the building and change the cylinder. This contract will enable vital repairs to be undertaken on this Apparatus. Additional information: This Contract is for a period of 10 years with no option to extend. The contract commenced on 18th November 2024. The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any information on value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client.

Procurement Information

This DAC is required and in accordance with Exclusive Rights 32(2)(b)(iii) Reasons. The BA sets are manufactured by a company called Draeger Safety UK and they are the only people authorised to carry out any servicing or repairs on this piece of equipment, also only parts supplied by Draeger Safety UK can be fitted to the BA sets therefore they are the sole supplier for the Service and Repair of the equipment and will ensure that NIFRS can continue to keep this critical piece of operational equipment serviceable and fully operational.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039541-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 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
NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nifrsprocurement@nifrs.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOWNPATRICK
Postcode
BT30 6RA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Knocknashinna
Westminster Constituency
South Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAEGER SAFETY

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