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Fire Safety Products and Associated Services

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Oct 2026 at 13:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 14:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services is buying a four-part framework for fire safety products and services for public sector organisations. It covers supply, installation, testing and maintenance of equipment such as extinguishers, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting and suppression systems; wildfire and outdoor firefighting equipment; passive fire protection works including fire stopping, compartmentation and structural fireproofing; and independent fire risk assessment, inspection, consultancy and training. The framework is intended for use by eligible public bodies and other public sector customers across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. Suppliers can focus on the product supply, active protection, passive protection or consultancy workstreams that match their business.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The procurement is divided into four lots: fire safety product supply; active fire protection, including wildfire equipment; passive fire protection; and fire risk assessment and consultancy. Offers were due by 5 November 2026 at 17:00, and questions by 22 October 2026 at 17:00. The framework period is 22 January 2027 to 21 January 2031. Its total estimated value is £120 million excluding VAT (£144 million including VAT); lot values excluding VAT are £30 million, £48 million, £27 million and £15 million respectively. Evaluation for each lot weights quality at 60%, price at 30% and social value at 10%. Each successful supplier also pays a 1% fee on the value of awards. Call-offs may use direct award, rapid quotation or further competition.

The framework is explicitly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, and offers distinct routes for suppliers with different specialisms. Product suppliers need the range and capacity to supply fire safety equipment, with installation, testing and maintenance where applicable. Active protection providers may need to design, commission, service and repair alarm, detection, lighting and suppression systems; outdoor specialists can supply wildfire equipment. Passive protection contractors should be able to survey and deliver compliant fire stopping, fire doors, structural protection, remediation and certification, including work using certified materials and tested systems. Consultancy firms need competent, independent fire assessment and advisory capability, recognised methodologies such as PAS 79 or equivalent, auditable reports and training services. Quality and social value together account for most of the evaluation score.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Safety Products and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will cover, but not be limited to, the following Goods/Services: *Active Fire Protection: Fire Alarm and detection systems, Suppression Systems (including sprinklers), Emergency Lighting. Monitoring and servicing. *Fire Risk Assessment & Consultancy, training. *Passive Fire Protection: Fire stopping, Fire door inspection, Passive Fire upgrades/remediation works. *The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Fire Safety Products including Fire Extinguishers. *Wildfire/ Outdoor Suppression Equipment For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Fire-extinguisher-powder./H778QWF582 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H778QWF582

Lot Information

The Supply of Fire Safety Products

This Lot is for the supply, installation, maintenance and testing of fire safety equipment, this would include the following but is not limited to: *Evacuation chairs *Extinguisher stands *Fire blankets *Fire buckets *Fire compliant storage solutions for E-scooters/ E-bikes *Fire doors and shutters *Fire extinguishers; water, powder, gas, foam and wet chemical *Fire fighting foam equipment and nozzles *Fire hoses *Fire marshal kits *Fire safety log books *Fire signs

Active Fire Protection

To reflect the differing technical requirements and specialist nature of certain Services, Lot 2 has been divided into the following Sub-Lots: Sub-Lot 2a - Active Fire Protection Systems and Suppression Solutions This Sub-Lot covers the provision of core active fire detection and suppression systems and associated services, primarily within internal or built environments. The scope includes the design, supply, installation, commissioning, inspection, testing, servicing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of systems intended to detect, control, or suppress fire. To include, but not limited to: *Fire detection and alarm systems (including addressable and conventional systems) *Emergency lighting systems *Fixed sprinkler systems *Fixed fire suppression systems (including gas, foam, and water mist systems) *Control panels, detection devices, and associated system components In addition, this Sub-Lot includes the provision of: *Portable and temporary fire suppression systems, including portable sprinkler systems for internal use, where required to: omaintain fire protection during system outages or refurbishment works; oprovide interim compliance solutions; osupport rapid deployment in response to elevated fire risk Sub-Lot 2b - Wildfire/ Outdoor Fire Suppression This Sub-Lot is for the supply of specialist wildfire equipment, including the following but not limited to: *Backpack pumps *Fire beater *Fire hoses and nozzles *Fire sand *Floating pumps *Hose reels and couplings, adaptors and fittings *Portable fire pumps and accessories *Wildfire shovels and rakes

Passive Fire Protection

This Lot covers the survey, design (where applicable), supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, testing, certification, and remediation of passive fire protection systems. Suppliers must deliver compliant solutions in line with legislation, tested systems, and manufacturer requirements, supporting both new and existing building fabric. Includes: *Compartmentation & Fire Stopping: fire stopping, cavity barriers, sealing systems, and compartmentation surveys/remediation *Fire Doors & Openings: installation, inspection, maintenance, and replacement of fire doors, doorsets, ironmongery, and fire rated glazing *Structural Protection: intumescent coatings, fireproofing boards, and protection of structural elements *Materials & Compliance: installation of certified fire rated materials in accordance with tested systems and third party accreditation *Inspection & Certification: surveys, reporting, compliance certification, and digital record keeping *Associated Works: remedial works and integration with building fabric to support fire safety compliance

Fire Risk Assessment and Consultancy

This Lot covers the provision of independent fire safety consultancy services, including risk assessment, advisory, inspection, auditing, and training. Suppliers must deliver competent, compliant, and auditable services in line with relevant legislation and recognised methodologies, supporting both standalone assessments and ongoing compliance management. Includes: *Fire Risk Assessments: Type 1-4 FRAs in accordance with PAS 79 (or equivalent), including reporting and action plans *Inspection & Surveys: fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, and compliance audits *Fire Strategy & Advisory: fire strategies, design review, and regulatory compliance advice (e.g. Building Safety Act) *Training: fire awareness, fire marshal, and client specific safety training *Compliance & Reporting: detailed reports, prioritised action plans, and audit trails *Independent Assurance: separation from installation/remedial works to avoid conflicts of interest

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06657a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094259-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

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

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

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

60442000 - Aerial forest-firefighting services

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

75251120 - Forest-firefighting services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2031 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 County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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