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Supply of Akron Branches for 22mm Hose Reels

East Sussex Fire Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2026 at 14:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Sep 2026 at 11:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

07 Sep 2026 at 06:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex Fire Authority procured Akron branches for appliance-mounted 22mm hose reels. The equipment is intended to mirror the Akron branches already used with the Authority’s 19mm hose, supporting the introduction of 22mm hose on its fire appliances. This is a goods requirement for firefighting and related rescue and safety equipment. Delivery is within the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is East Sussex Fire Authority, based in Lewes. The requirement covers a single supply package rather than separate service or works elements, and is focused on compatible firefighting hardware for operational fire and rescue vehicles. Businesses supplying Akron branches or equivalent equipment for fire appliance hose reels would be the closest fit, particularly those able to supply equipment suitable for integration with the Authority’s existing arrangements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. East Sussex Fire Authority used a below-threshold direct award without competition, requesting supplier quotations and selecting the most advantageous tender based on price and availability. Fire Fighting Technologies was awarded the supply contract on 7 September 2026. The award value is £44,000 excluding VAT, or £53,000 including VAT. The contract was signed on 11 September 2026 and has a value of £39,630 excluding VAT, or £47,556 including VAT. Its contract period runs from 15 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The award is active and the contract is active. The procurement is classified as goods, covering firefighting equipment and firefighting, rescue and safety equipment.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award provides a clear indication of East Sussex Fire Authority’s requirement for Akron branches supporting 22mm hose reels on fire appliances. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply the specified Akron equipment, or demonstrate compatibility with the branches and hose-reel arrangements already in operational use. The buyer’s stated decision basis shows that commercially competitive pricing and reliable availability are central to its purchasing approach. Suppliers are therefore likely to be best placed if they have established access to the relevant firefighting equipment, can confirm product compatibility, and can provide dependable supply for operational fire and rescue use. Experience supplying specialist fire-service equipment would also support credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Akron Branches for 22mm Hose Reels

Notice Description

To support the introduction of 22mm hose of our appliance mounted reels, we need to source some Akron branches to mirror those in use on the 19mm hose. To that end we will request quotes from suppliers who can provide Akron equipment. We will combine price and availability and direct award to the most advantageous tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086490-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Premier Hose Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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