Award

Collaborative Framework for the Maintenance and Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment and Associated Services Lot 1 and Lot 2

THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2025 at 14:17

Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance has initiated a collaborative framework for the maintenance and supply of portable fire-fighting equipment and associated services, distributed across two lots. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment (CPV 35110000) and covers locations within the UK (region UKN). The framework is being executed through an open procedure and includes a 10-day minimum standstill period as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently active with a contract value estimate of £9,000,000. Key deadlines include the tender end date on 25th November 2024, with bid openings starting on the same day at 15:30. The contracts for Lot 1 valued at £2,750,000 and Lot 2 at £6,250,000 were signed on 3rd February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply, maintenance, and servicing of fire-fighting and safety equipment. Those specialising in these areas can benefit from potential long-term engagements and stable revenue streams as the framework is renewable and provides a structured monitoring system for contract performance. SMEs, both within and outside the EU, are encouraged to compete, given the open nature of the procurement process and the inclusive policies promoting varied participation. Businesses with robust quality and cost-effective solutions, adhering to the criteria outlined in the tender documents (40% quality, 60% cost), are well-suited to compete for these contracts. This framework can pave the way for entering future public procurement competitions and securing further government contracts.

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Notice Title

Collaborative Framework for the Maintenance and Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment and Associated Services Lot 1 and Lot 2

Notice Description

Collaborative Framework for the Maintenance and Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment and Associated Services Lot 1 and Lot 2 (Note this Framework consists of both Supplies and Services)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Collaborative Framework for the Maintenance and Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment and Associated Services Lot 1 and Lot 2 (Note this Framework consists of both Supplies and Services) Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed.

Renewal: The Framework will be renewed prior to expiry of the 4 years.

Lot 2

Collaborative Framework for the Maintenance and Supply of Portable Fire Fighting Equipment and Associated Services Lot 1 and Lot 2 (Note this Framework consists of both Supplies and Services) Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed

Renewal: The framework will be renewed prior to expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007534-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

D B MCLARNON FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY

WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

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