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Smoke Alarm Call-off contract

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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11 Jun 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for its Smoke Alarm Call-off contract aimed at supplying standard and hearing impaired smoke alarms. This contract falls under the "goods" category within the smoke-detection apparatus industry. The procurement was conducted using a direct award through the National Framework, covering all UK Fire and Rescue Services with no prior publication required. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 19th May 2025. Both lots related to the supply of standard and hearing impaired smoke alarms in residential premises, with delivery set to occur in the UKG region, were awarded to Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd and FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd, respectively.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses within the smoke detector manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those that can compete on price within structured frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd have demonstrated their capability to successfully secure such contracts, suggesting potential for other smaller businesses to enter similar markets. Larger organisations, exemplified by FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd, can leverage their scale to compete effectively. The direct award nature of the procurement favours businesses established within existing frameworks, highlighting the importance of building relationships with regional authorities and integrating into national procurement mechanisms.

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Notice Title

Smoke Alarm Call-off contract

Notice Description

Contracts awarded for the supply of standard and hearing impaired smoke alarms. Direct award made through the National Framework for Smoke alarms and associate products for all UK Fire and Rescue Services.

Lot Information

Standard Smoke Alarms

Standard smoke alarms fitted in residential premises by West Midlands Fire Service following a Safe and Well referral.

Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms

Hearing Impaired smoke alarms fitted in residential premises by West Midlands Fire Service following a Safe and Well referral.

Procurement Information

Direct award (call off) from a Framework Agreement - Framework for Smoke Alarms and Associated Products (2025-29). Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-022032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054708
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031665-2025
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
jackie.perkins@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FIREANGEL SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER

Further Information

Notice URLs

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