Award

40 midpoint bracing kits

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, headquartered in Bootle, aimed to acquire 40 midpoint bracing kits under the tender title "40 midpoint bracing kits" classified within the Structural products industry category (CPV code 44200000). This process, tagged as an Award, commenced on 4th February 2025 and concluded with a contract signed on 28th November 2024 valued at £232,400. The procurement method utilised was limited and the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical necessity stated by the Home Office for safety issues related to USAR shoring capabilities. The delivery region specified is UKD.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural products and safety equipment. Vimpex, a large-scale supplier based in Essex, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in high-value contracts if they possess unique technical capabilities or specialised products that meet stringent safety standards. Companies capable of providing highly specialised or technically unique goods may find similar opportunities within public sector procurements, especially those addressing critical safety requirements.

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Notice Title

40 midpoint bracing kits

Notice Description

Bracing kits

Procurement Information

Single source supplier and has Home Office approval due to a safety issue with our USAR shoring capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003635-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44200000 - Structural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£232,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 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 AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

VIMPEX

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