Award

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items" was conducted by Cheshire Fire Authority, a body governed by public law focusing on public order and safety. This procurement falls under the firefighting equipment industry category, specifically focusing on breathing apparatus necessary for firefighting operations. The contracting process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract being signed on 25th February 2026. The delivery location is specified as region UKD6, encompassing parts of Cheshire. The procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement approach was based on further competition under a framework agreement. Despite the cancellation of some lots, the overall contract status is active, and it has a contract value of £1,300,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of firefighting and safety equipment. Companies specializing in goods such as breathing apparatus, cylinders, communications equipment, telemetry systems, and related service and maintenance could find avenues for business growth through contracts like this. The awarded supplier, Interspiro Ltd, represents the kind of large-scale enterprise capable of handling such a contract. However, it also highlights the opportunities for businesses to establish partnerships or consortia to compete effectively in future tenders of this nature, given the specialized product requirements and the strategic importance of public safety equipment. Business entities looking to leverage opportunities in public safety and order supplies could significantly benefit from engaging in these procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items

Notice Description

Breathing Apparatus and Associated Items for Firefighters

Lot Information

Lot 1

Breathing Apparatus

Lot 2

Cylinders

Lot 3

Communications

Lot 4

Telemetry

Lot 5

Service and Maintenance

Procurement Information

Further Competition under a Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

35111200 - Firefighting materials

35113000 - Safety equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months 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
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
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
TLD6 Cheshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERSPIRO

Further Information

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