Award

Breathing Apparatus Compressor Servicing and Maintenance

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:32

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex Fire Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Breathing Apparatus Compressor Servicing and Maintenance". This contract involves providing compressor servicing for breathing apparatus across six sites, maintaining seven compressors. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, classified as a below-threshold tender, adhering to the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The award was made on 14 January 2026, and the service contract commences on 1 April 2026, with a potential extension period reaching up to 31 March 2030. Located in Lewes, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of compressors, with a total contract value of £49,816 (£59,779.20 inclusive of VAT). Revolution Air Services Ltd was awarded the contract to service the equipment.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for firms specialising in mechanical repair and maintenance services within the industrial equipment sector. Companies with expertise in pumps and compressor systems will find it particularly beneficial due to the technical nature of the engagement. The procurement method being an open competition suggests that adaptable large enterprises with capabilities in navigating such tendering processes are well-suited to compete. By securing contracts under this category, businesses can deepen their involvement in public sector projects and potentially expand their market footprint within government services.

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Notice Title

Breathing Apparatus Compressor Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) for the provision of Compressor Servicing for our Breathing Apparatus at 6 sites, for 7 compressors across the ESFA estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d20f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42123000 - Compressors

42123400 - Air compressors

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£49,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mark Rivers
Contact Email
procurement@esfrs.org
Contact Phone
01323462285

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVOLUTION AIR SERVICES

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