Award

Purchase of day boots for Firefighters

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:43

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority for the purchase of day boots for firefighters has successfully progressed to the contract award stage. This selective procurement method was executed under a framework agreement, highlighting its competitive nature. The successful supplier, ALT BERG LIMITED based in Richmond, was awarded the contract on 12th December 2025. The contract, valued at £256,352.88, is set to commence on 22nd December 2025 and will run until 14th December 2029. It can be further extended, with a maximum end date of 14th December 2031. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting clothing and footwear, and will be delivered across locations in the United Kingdom, within the UKD region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of footwear, especially those offering bespoke or specialised fittings such as wide and half sizes, which are crucial for ensuring the comfort and safety of firefighting personnel. Companies like ALT BERG, classified as an SME, can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector market. Businesses with capabilities to deliver high-quality and durable goods within structured supply arrangements stand to benefit, enabling them to secure stable, long-term revenue streams and bolster their industry presence.

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Notice Title

Purchase of day boots for Firefighters

Notice Description

On average LFRS orders 461 boots per year for use by the Firefighters. Boots must include wide fittings and be able to be ordered in half sizes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085376-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,352 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£256,352 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALT BERG

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