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Fire Retardant Bedding Packs & Associated Products

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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19 Nov 2025 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, invites consideration of the recently completed contract for the title "Fire Retardant Bedding Packs & Associated Products". Categorised under the industry of "Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment" (CPV: 44480000), this contract is linked to the provision of goods with a specific focus on fire retardant bedding packs, aprons, and throws. This procurement followed a limited procurement method within the West Midlands Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment, with a direct award process that bypassed prior publication for competition. The procurement process has moved to the Award stage with the contract successfully signed on 6th November 2025. Although the process included lots for provision, these particular lots were later cancelled.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-protection goods. The awarded supplier, Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd from Manchester, indicates that large-scale suppliers with expertise in manufacturing and delivering fire-retardant textiles are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Given the direct award under the framework agreement, familiarity with the West Midlands Framework and the ability to ensure fast and reliable supply chains would be advantageous. The awarded contract value was £150,000, demonstrating an attractive business opportunity for companies operating in this sector, particularly those that can competitively manage the demands of regional or local authority procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Retardant Bedding Packs & Associated Products

Notice Description

The provision of fire retardant bedding packs, aprons and throws. Direct award under West Midlands Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment, ref C002971, lots 1 and 2.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Fire retardant bedding packs and throws

Lot 2

Provision of Fire Retardant Clothing

Procurement Information

Direct award under West Midlands Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment, ref C002971, lots 1 and 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e47f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075268-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KNEALE & CO LTD, ARBRY HOUSE, UNIT 6 PICCADILLY TRADING ESTATE, MANCHESTER

Further Information

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