Award

Supply of Fire Fighting Helmets & Associated Products

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of fire-fighting helmets and associated products, as described in the contracting process with ID ocds-h6vhtk-066555. The procurement process involved multiple Fire and Rescue Authorities across regions such as NW England and Northern Ireland. With the procurement category focused on goods, the industry classification identifies the contract under fire-brigade uniforms. Although the tender stage is complete, it utilised a direct award method under the YPO Framework Agreement, circumventing the typical requirement for a call for competition. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with Bristol Uniforms Limited selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in fire-protective equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the continuity of supply requirements within the specified regions. The direct award method highlights the need for reliable and high-quality products, offering potential growth for large and established businesses that have proven capacities to deliver within such frameworks. Given the nature of the products, manufacturers with expertise in developing innovative safety gear stand in a strong position to compete in such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fire Fighting Helmets & Associated Products

Notice Description

Fire Fighting Helmets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Fire Fighter Helmets and Associated Products

Options: option to extend by a further 12 Months

Procurement Information

Direct Award Utilising YPO Framework Agreement Reference:1204 Lot 2.1 Fire Protective Helmets & Associated Products. Using the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 For continuity of supply with the currrent Firefighting Helmet used within the NW England and N Ireland Region

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066555
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020882-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 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
Additional Buyers

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

CUMBRIA FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORIY

LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOL UNIFORMS

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