Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 11:46

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the tender process for the "Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors" contract. This procurement falls within the goods category and involves the provision of 5 Channel Gas Monitors that will support various fire and rescue operations. The procurement method was an open competition, classified as below the threshold. The award was made to Draeger Safety UK Ltd on 2nd June 2026, with a contract valued at £200,000 GBP. The contract commences on 1st July 2026 and will run for four years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement serves the UKJ45 region, with the buyer located in Tovil, United Kingdom.

This successful tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and monitoring equipment, particularly those focusing on gas-detection technology. Although the award was completed by a large supplier, the procurement process was open to SMEs, although none progressed to the final stage. Companies in the manufacturing and maintenance of gas-detection apparatus or similar wares could benefit by aligning their offerings to such public sector needs in future tenders. The contract underscores the demand for reliable safety equipment, providing a springboard for businesses aiming to expand in the public safety and fire services market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors

Notice Description

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority are inviting tenders from suppliers to provide 5 Channel Gas Monitors for: *75 frontline appliances *12 Hazmat Advisors *2 to support Confined Space working *4 to support Training *1 for Fire Investigation *6 Spare - to be held by Kent Fire and Rescue There will be a requirement that 14 of these gas monitors are 'pumped' and the other 86 will be passive, non-pumped gas monitors. The contract will be for 4 years with the option to extend for one 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ca5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33195100 - Monitors

38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TOVIL
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAEGER SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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