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HVP Life Jackets

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the provision of High-Volume Pump (HVP) Life Jackets, with Typhoon International Ltd securing the contract valued at £23,952. This tender falls under the industry category of firefighting, rescue and safety equipment, and is classified as goods procurement. The procurement method employed was a limited process without a prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a specific award procedure utilised under YPO DPS 1110 Category 1 for national resilience. The procurement process was concluded with the award dated 4th February 2026, and covers a broad delivery region, including areas such as the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of England.

Businesses involved in manufacturing safety equipment, particularly those specialising in life jackets and similar rescue gear, would find opportunities for growth in such tender processes due to the demand for specialised products within public safety sectors like fire and rescue services. Large-scale suppliers, similar to Typhoon International Ltd, with capabilities to meet extensive logistic demands across various regions in the United Kingdom are well-suited for participation in these types of contracts. This limited procurement approach prefers suppliers who can demonstrate resilience and reliability in delivering goods without the need for extensive competitive bidding, favouring established organisations that can capitalise on repeat contracts and sustenance in public safety initiatives.

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Notice Title

HVP Life Jackets

Notice Description

Provision of HVP Life jackets for National Resilience

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of HVP Life jackets for National Resilience under YPO DPS 1110 Category 1

Procurement Information

Call off following further competition against YPO DPS 1110 Category 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06769f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028565-2026
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

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,952 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 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
MERSEYSIDE 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYPHOON INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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