Planning

Fire Safety Products and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, involves creating a framework for Fire Safety Products and Associated Services. This process is currently in the planning stage with a pre-market engagement notice designed to gather supplier insights and refine the framework structure. The industry category focuses on firefighting equipment and related services, with potential applications within the public sector across both local and national frameworks. The project is located in West Malling, UK, and interested parties are encouraged to complete the relevant questionnaire and engage in discussions by the deadline of 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment, safety systems, and associated services. With an estimated value reaching £240 million, the framework intends to establish long-term contracts starting from January 2027, benefitting suppliers capable of delivering innovative and reliable fire safety solutions. Companies with experience in installing, maintaining, and supplying fire suppression systems, alarms, protective clothing, and related services would be well-suited to compete in this framework. Engaging in the pre-market phase could provide businesses with a competitive edge and the chance to align their offerings with procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Products and Associated Services

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision or Fire Safety Products and Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Fire Safety Products within the Public Sector. This is a Pre Market Engagement notice and not a call for competition. Scope and LOT structure is still to be determined. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Fire-extinguisher-powder./6VMV9882WG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6VMV9882WG

Planning Information

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Fire Safety Products and Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences, challenges and expectations regarding Fire Safety Products and Associated Services frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experiences for Fire Safety Products and Associated Services across all areas within the public sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim to design a framework for the provision of Fire Safety Products and Associated Services required within the public sector. This is a Pre Market Engagement notice and not a call for competition. Please complete questionnaire on link in this notice, we are also open to teams meetings please contact us within the time frame to discuss. https://shorturl.at/pFLFd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06657a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020939-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder

24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents

24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers

35111400 - Fire escape equipment

35111500 - Fire suppression system

35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools

35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

39525400 - Fire blankets

44221220 - Fire doors

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

44481100 - Fire ladders

44482000 - Fire-protection devices

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45343100 - Fireproofing work

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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