Planning

Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Aug 2025 at 14:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Aug 2025 at 14:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 14:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment," designated for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This process involves acquiring devices such as portable pumps, branches, right angle torches, and positive pressure ventilation fans. The procurement falls under the industry category of firefighting, rescue and safety equipment. Pre-market engagement events are anticipated to occur towards the end of September or the beginning of October 2025 in Northamptonshire, as part of an effort to refine specifications with market input. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 12th September 2025. The procurement method includes pre-tender engagement and an above-threshold goods category, highlighting that the procurement is significant in scale.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment and technology. The initiative aims to refine the procurement specification, indicating a thorough approach that benefits suppliers with innovative or enhanced products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly have the suitability and opportunity to engage, suggesting a welcoming landscape for diverse business capabilities. The eventual contract period will span from December 2025 to December 2028, providing a stable, multi-year engagement for successful bidders. Businesses well-versed in supplying firefighting, rescue equipment, or related safety goods are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment

Notice Description

The Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment to include Portable Pumps, Branches, Right Angle Torches, Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Products available and to refine our specification prior to going to tender. We are hoping to hold a Pre-Market Engagement event towards end of September or beginning of October in Northamptonshire.

Planning Information

The Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment to include Portable Pumps, Branches, Right Angle Torches, Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Products available and to refine our specification prior to going to tender. We are hoping to hold a Pre-Market Engagement event towards end of September or beginning of October in Northamptonshire. If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement event, please complete the question within the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05675d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31521320 - Torches

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

42122110 - Pumps for firefighting

42522000 - Non-domestic fans

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Jemma Tait
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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