Tender

Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment

AVON FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Avon Fire Authority is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the provision of gas monitors and associated equipment. This procurement involves the acquisition of 75 gas monitors with varying capabilities to detect different gases for use by hazardous materials officers. The contract is open for submissions until 12 December 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 28 November 2025. The value of the contract is £95,000, and it follows an open procurement method under the category of goods, specifically safety and firefighting equipment. The location for the delivery of these goods is in the United Kingdom, and the contract period will start on 9 February 2026 and potentially last until 8 February 2031, including renewal options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of safety and firefighting equipment, particularly those specialising in gas detection technology. Companies with robust product lines that include gas monitoring devices and sensors, as well as the capability for maintenance services, will find this tender particularly suitable. Participating in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and market presence within the public safety sector. The emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria suggests that businesses should offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards of product performance to succeed in securing this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Avon Fire Authority is inviting quotations for the provision of Gas Monitoring Equipment, replacement parts for the monitors (the list of which will not be exhaustive) and maintenance other than that which can be carried out by our in-house technicians. This will be in the form of 75 gas monitors, divided into 55 x four or five gas monitors with the capacity to detect Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Flammable gas calibrated against Methane (CH4) LEL and Oxygen (O2), and 20 x four or five gas monitors with the capacity to detect Ammonia (NH3), Chlorine (CL2), Flammable gas calibrated against Methane (CH4) LEL and Oxygen (O2) for our hazmat officers plus calibration equipment for all monitors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073556-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

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


CPV Codes

33195100 - Monitors

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

35125100 - Sensors

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 3-4 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
AVON FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplies@avonfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

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