Tender

Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is inviting tenders for the supply and maintenance of gas monitors. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and seeks to procure goods under an open competition method, aimed at public authority - sub-central government entities. The procurement entails providing 5 Channel Gas Monitors for various operations including frontline appliances, Hazmat advisors, confined space work, training, and fire investigations. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, spans four years with a potential one-year extension, and the deadline for submission is set for 17th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 27th April 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of gas-detection apparatus and monitors, relevant to the UK region UKJ45, Tovil, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire and safety equipment, particularly those with expertise in gas detection technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate in this below-threshold competition. The contract's open method implies a competitive environment where quality and price are assessed, weighted at 60% and 40% respectively, offering a level playing field for businesses to demonstrate value. Companies that can provide high-quality gas detection solutions at competitive pricing will find this a viable opportunity to grow their business presence within the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Tovil:-Monitors./75N9MTW863 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75N9MTW863

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ca5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011923-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 4-5 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
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Noble
Contact Email
elizabeth.noble@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622 692121

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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