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NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 4 (Structural Firefighting PPE)

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority, representing the NFCC, is actively procuring structural firefighting PPE through an open competitive flexible procedure. This procurement process, titled "NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 4 (Structural Firefighting PPE)," involves establishing a series of open Framework Agreements. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 12th August 2025. Potential bidders must first complete the Procurement Specific Questionnaire to qualify for the subsequent tender stage, anticipated to conclude with an award period ending on 1st April 2026. This opportunity is situated in Maidstone, UK, and extends to various regions including UKE1, UKL14, UKC, and more. The procurement falls under the industry categories of firefighting and safety equipment and occupational clothing with a total gross value of £95,224,902.82 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in occupational and industrial clothing and accessories. The competitive framework allows up to four successful suppliers to secure long-term Framework Agreements, potentially up to eight years in duration, with provisions for call-off contracts. Businesses with expertise in producing specialized protective gear and those capable of fulfilling large-scale supply requirements would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method emphasizes quality, allocating 70% of the award criteria to quality-based evaluations, including wearer trials and technical assessments. Successful suppliers will find opportunities to collaborate with fire and rescue services across the UK, enhancing their market presence and reinforcing their supply chains through consistent, long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 4 (Structural Firefighting PPE)

Notice Description

Kent and Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of NFCC, as the Contracting Authority, is seeking to establish a series of open Framework Agreements. Each successive open framework will be for specific products and/or services that will be awarded to successful suppliers, pursuant to which the Participating Authorities listed in Annex 1 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire may award a Call-Off Agreement. This Tender Notice relates to 'Lot 4 (Structural Firefighting PPE)'. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire will be published alongside this Tender Notice. The draft ITT (which will include the draft form of Framework Agreement and draft form of Call-Off Agreement) will include details of the call-off procedure. 'Lot 4 (Structural Firefighting PPE)' relates to the provision of Fire Structural PPE, as set out within the Specification and Requirement document for this Lot. This procurement will start with a participation stage comprising of the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and the information required to be submitted to the Central Digital Platform by potential bidders. Those successful at the participation stage will progress to the tender stage and will be invited to submit a formal tender in response to the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The evaluation process for the tender stage will include wearer trials and site visits. It is intended that up to 4 successful suppliers will each be awarded a Framework Agreement (subject to the Contracting Authority's discretion to increase the number of successful suppliers beyond 4). Participating Authorities will be able to enter into a Call-Off Agreement under the Framework Agreement following the call-off procedure. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to charge a levy to the successful suppliers as set out within the draft ITT. Where there is more than 1 successful supplier, it is intended that each Framework Agreement will have a maximum term of 8 years. It is anticipated that the successive frameworks will re-open as follows: in (i) March 2029 and (ii) between March 2032 and March 2033. These dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. Access Code to PSQ - FAJDDJ6886 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969685602

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044422-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18113000 - Industrial clothing

18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18410000 - Special clothing

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,224,902 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£95,224,902 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Miss Sarah Walsh
Contact Email
sarah.walsh@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL2 East Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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