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Supply of fire extinguishers

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority conducted a procurement process for the supply of fire extinguishers to the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The process is now complete, with contracts awarded on 17th January 2026 and the supply agreements commencing on 24th March 2026. This procurement was focused on goods specific to fire safety equipment under the industry category 'Fire extinguishers' (CPV code 35111300) and was executed in the region of UKH34, United Kingdom. The procurement followed the 'limited' method due to it being below the threshold for competition, as per the legal basis 2023/54. The awarded contract is active and includes a renewal option, with a period running until 25th January 2028, potentially extending to 2029.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses in the fire safety equipment sector, particularly those able to supply specialised fire extinguishers. Guardian Fire Safety Management Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, illustrating opportunities for smaller businesses within public sector procurement. Companies located in or able to operate within the UKH34 region of the United Kingdom and capable of managing contracts under limited competition parameters could benefit from similar procurements. Such contracts can be an avenue for growth by establishing a foothold in consistent supply for government and public sector entities, especially those falling under sub-central government categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of fire extinguishers

Notice Description

Supply of fire extinguishers to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025804-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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