Tender

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE

LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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TenderUpdate

27 Jan 2025 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service is conducting a market engagement exercise to find a replacement solution for the management of their pooled Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and focuses on goods. The contracting authority is located in Preston, UK, with the relevant details and documentation accessible via the Delta eSourcing portal. Key dates for this process include an extended deadline for clarifications until 7 February 2025, and the final submission deadline for supplier responses is 21 February 2025 at noon. The exercise aims to gather market input and interest for both hardware and software solutions, potentially leading to a formal procurement stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions related to PPE management. Companies with innovative solutions that can support improved management of emergency services' PPE would find this engagement beneficial for showcasing their offerings. The Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service seeks to understand new market approaches and solutions, which could lead to future procurement activities. Firms with the capability to provide integrated software packages, industry-specific applications, or hardware systems that can enhance PPE management are well-suited to participate and potentially secure a partnership with this regional authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE

Notice Description

EXTENSION TO DEADLINE FOR CLARIFICATIONS - MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE. Please log into the procurement portal and use access code F4635RQ294 to access the necessary documentation. All requests for clarifications should be submitted as soon as possible using the "Messaging" facility on the Delta (www.Supply4NWFire.org.uk) procurement portal. If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFireeSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com

Lot Information

Hardware to support the management of pooled PPE

Please see market test document for further information, however this lot has been provisionally included for any potential hardware that suppliers may propose and or be able to provide to support a solution for the management of our pooled PPE.

Software to facilitate the management of pooled PPE

Please refer to the market test document for further information, however this lot has been provisionally included for any potential software that suppliers may propose and or be able to provide to support a solution for the management of our pooled PPE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002713-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Further Information

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