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Supply of Mainline Branches

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed public procurement process, the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of mainline branches. This procurement, falling under the industry category of "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment," involves a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract was activated with Delta Fire, an SME based in Norwich, on 11th February 2026 and will run until 31st March 2026. The contract, signed on 26th January 2026, involves a gross value of £91,701 and will facilitate delivery within the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers within the safety equipment sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their market reach by collaborating with public authorities. Companies specialising in firefighting and rescue equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, leveraging the procurement method of limited competition to forge partnerships with organisations like the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Supply of Mainline Branches

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the supply of mainline branches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025817-2026
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

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,417 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

DELTA FIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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