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Framework Agreement for the Inspection, Testing and Supply of Portable Fire Equipment

Hampshire County Council

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06 Oct 2026 at 09:14

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06 Oct 2026 at 09:14

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06 Oct 2026 at 09:13

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24 Sep 2026 at 11:49

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council sought a framework for inspecting, testing and supplying portable fire equipment, including fire extinguishers, and associated installation, repair and maintenance. The requirement primarily serves the Council’s estate and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Other eligible public bodies may also use the framework, including local authorities, maintained schools, academies and colleges, and third-sector organisations in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The work is therefore relevant to suppliers able to provide portable firefighting equipment and its ongoing inspection and servicing across this area. Orders are placed by participating authorities, which liaise directly with appointed contractors about specific requirements.

The procurement has been awarded through an open procedure, with one lot and a framework of up to five suppliers. The five selected suppliers are Safelincs Ltd, Chubb Fire and Security Ltd, Firemark Ltd, Fire Protection Services 1975 and Ventro Ltd. Each award is valued at £270,000 excluding VAT (£324,000 including VAT). The award date was 23 September 2026, and the stated contract period for each award runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2029. Suppliers were ranked using a 100% price cascade for the fully inclusive package: the lowest-priced supplier receives the call-off offer first, passing to the next supplier if unable to accept or deliver on time. A 3% rebate on net sales is payable annually.

This award shows demand for a supplier able to combine portable fire equipment supply with inspection, testing, installation, repair and maintenance, serving public-sector premises across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The framework accommodates up to five providers and uses a price-ranked cascade for call-offs, so a future competitor would need keen, fully inclusive pricing as well as the capacity to respond to orders and meet specified delivery timescales. The selected group includes both small and large businesses, indicating that the requirement is not limited to one business scale. Suppliers should also account commercially for the annual rebate on sales under the framework. The demand is for this specific equipment and its associated services, rather than general fire or building work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Inspection, Testing and Supply of Portable Fire Equipment

Notice Description

This project is a re-procurement exercise for Hampshire County Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Inspection, Testing and Supply of Portable Fire Equipment to Hampshire County Council (County Supplies). This project is a re-procurement exercise for CS24299 Framework Agreement for the Inspection, Testing and Supply of Portable Fire Equipment. This framework will primarily support the estates of Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Services, but will also be available for use by other contracting authorities. These may include local authorities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, as well as schools, academies, colleges, and third sector organisations operating within the region. After award of the Framework Agreement, the Contractors will be required to liaise directly with the Contracting Authority regarding any specific requirements. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification (Annex 1). Please refer to Hampshire County Council Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders Terms and conditions for purchase orders | Business and economy | Hampshire County Council Full details of the requirement can be found in the Specification at Annex

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hampshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

SAFELINCS LIMITED

Chubb Fire & Security Ltd

Firemark Ltd

Ventro Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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