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Oxygen Monitors

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, involved the direct award of a contract titled "Oxygen Monitors," classified under the gas-detection equipment industry category. The procurement is part of a framework agreement for the provision of gas monitors and associated equipment. Located in the UK, with specific delivery to the West Midlands, the procurement follows a limited method without prior call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of application of the directive. This tender's procurement stage is complete, with the contract being actively signed on 25th November 2025, amounting to £55,819.35.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the gas-detection equipment sector to engage with public safety organisations. The framework agreement with West Midlands Fire Service can provide a stable source of revenue for businesses capable of supplying specialised equipment. Companies like Life Safety Distribution GMBH, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the potential for businesses, particularly those with expertise in safety equipment and large operational capacities, to thrive in providing critical services to regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxygen Monitors

Notice Description

Direct Award of Oxygen Monitors. West Midlands Fire Service - Framework Agreement for the Provision of: Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment Reference C5109 - Lot 1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of Oxygen Monitors. West Midlands Fire Service - Framework Agreement for the Provision of: Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment Reference C5109 - Lot 1

Procurement Information

Direct Award via West Midlands Fire Service Framework Agreement for the Provision of: Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment Reference C5109 - Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004325-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,819 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE SAFETY DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

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