Planning

Mass Decontamination (MD) capability

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 15:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is at the planning stage for its procurement process titled "Mass Decontamination (MD) capability," aimed at enhancing the mobile decontamination capabilities for UK emergency responders. This procurement, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, is planned to begin execution in April 2028, concluding in March 2030. The invitation addresses suppliers in the security, fire-fighting, police, and decontamination equipment sectors, targeting goods delivery across the United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers will need to note a future notice date set for March 2027, providing a timeline to prepare for participation in this significant public sector opportunity.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for companies specialising in security and decontamination equipment to expand their reach and establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities. The scope of the contract includes public, responder, and ancillary decontamination, highlighting a need for services associated with waste management, communications, and inclusivity support arrangements. Businesses with expertise in such comprehensive solutions and capable of scaling their operations for nationwide deployment will find this tender particularly beneficial. Suppliers able to align their offerings with the needs of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority and willing to engage in a long-term contract will be ideally positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mass Decontamination (MD) capability

Notice Description

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, on behalf of National Resilience, seeks potential suppliers of a mobile Mass Decontamination (MD) capability for use by UK emergency responders. The scope of this engagement covers public, responder, and ancillary decontamination capabilities, including waste management, communications, inclusivity, and support arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045049-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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