Award

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for the procurement of breathing apparatus and associated items has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 February 2026. This contract, classified under the CPV industry category for firefighting equipment, involves goods and focuses on breathing apparatus specifically. While several lots for associated items such as cylinders and telemetry were cancelled, the awarded contract covers 'Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items'. The procurement method was limited, utilising an award procedure that did not require a call for competition. Procurement efforts were situated within the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides promising opportunities for large firms specialising in firefighting equipment, particularly those able to deliver high-quality, technically advanced products. With criteria focusing heavily on technical merit and the functional characteristics of the equipment, businesses that innovate in safety and effective equipment may find this sector advantageous for establishing long-term contracts. The awarded contract to Interspiro Limited, a large supplier, indicates that established market players in breathing apparatus can gain significant traction with public sector buyers by addressing quality, delivery, and after-sales service needs. Businesses involved in complex procurement frameworks could greatly benefit by offering competitive pricing and maintenance services, which are key components of the evaluation criteria.

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Notice Title

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items

Notice Description

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Products

Lot Information

Lot 1 Breathing Apparatus

Breathing Apparatus

Options: Yes, by two 12 Month Periods

Lot 2 Cylinders

Breathing Apparatus for FireFighter - Cylinders

Options: By two 12 Month periods

Lot 3 Communications

Breathing Aparatus for Firefighters - Communications

Options: By two 12 Month periods

Lot 4 Telemetry

Breathing apparatus for firefighers - Telemetry. Additional information: By two 12 Month Periods

Options: Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters - Telemery

Lot 6 Parts & Spares

Breathing apparatus for Firefighters - Parts & Spares. Additional information: By two 12 Month Periods

Options: Breathing Apparatus for Firefighters - Spare Parts

Procurement Information

Awarded via a Framework Agreement Reference: DS314-20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06623b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019538-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

INTERSPIRO

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