Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue & Harness Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment + a Variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment located At Various Fire Stations

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex Fire Authority is undertaking a procurement process for "Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue & Harness Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment plus a Variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment" at various fire stations across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Classified under the security, firefighting, and rescue equipment industry, this tender process began on 17th June 2026, with the tender period closing on 17th July 2026. Interested parties should note that the submission method involves using the In-Tend portal, with the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, categorised under services, and is currently at the tender stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in inspection and maintenance services of firefighting and rescue equipment. Companies with expertise in handling safety, lifting, and lowering equipment would be ideally positioned to benefit from this contract. Given the reserved participation criterion of SME and VCSE, smaller enterprises could find strategic growth opportunities herein. Moreover, successful bidders may have the chance for contract extensions, supporting sustained business growth over the contract term and potential renewals up to 2031.

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Notice Title

Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue & Harness Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment + a Variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment located At Various Fire Stations

Notice Description

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) for the provision of Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment and a variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment across its estate in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056987-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42411000 - Pulley tackle and hoists

42413000 - Jacks and vehicle hoists

42414400 - Vehicle-mounted cranes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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