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02 Jul 2026 at 06:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Staffordshire County Council involves the purchase of P50 Fire Extinguishers, which are classified under the 'Fire extinguishers' industry category. This contract covers various properties managed by the council, including offices, education, social services, libraries, and leisure centres located in Staffordshire, identified as region UKG2. The procurement was executed through a limited, direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Building Safety & Fire Compliance. This process culminated in an active contract signed on 26th June 2026, valued at £300,000. The procurement was tagged under the 'award' and 'contract' stages, with the primary phase now complete as of July 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises like Lantern Fire & Security, the awarded supplier, based in Stoke-on-Trent. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality safety solutions, and those keen on enhancing their portfolio in partnership with a regional authority, stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement processes. The focus on social value and methodology quality in the award criteria highlights the council's commitment to partnering with enterprises that contribute positively to the community and service delivery methodologies, thus providing growth prospects for businesses aligning with these values.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchasing new P50 Fire Extinguishers

Notice Description

The Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of P50 Fire Extinguishers. This contract covers all properties under the administration of Staffordshire County Council. Properties on this contract include Offices, Education, Social Services, Libraries and Leisure Centre's.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of P50 Fire Extinguishers. This contract covers all properties under the administration of Staffordshire County Council. Properties on this contract include Offices, Education, Social Services, Libraries and Leisure Centre's.

Procurement Information

Call off from NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Building safety & Fire Compliance (SBS10509)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061998-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANTERN FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

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