Tender

Supply of Fire Safety Equipment

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is actively seeking bids for the "Supply of Fire Safety Equipment" contract, valued at £107,000. The tender process, currently in the procurement stage, is using an open procedure method with electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland website. Located in Fife, UKM72, this procurement relates to the delivery of general public services under the industry category of fire safety equipment. The tender offers a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Interested suppliers must submit their electronic proposals by 6th November 2025, with the award period starting the same day at noon. The tender invites competitive submissions that adhere to standards such as BS 5306-3 2009, BS 5306-8 2023, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the fire safety equipment industry looking to establish or expand their presence across Fife. It is particularly suited for suppliers specialising in compliance with safety standards and those capable of managing long-term contracts with potential for additional purchases. As Fife Council emphasises the inclusion of community benefits, businesses that align with social, economic, and environmental objectives will find additional opportunities to contribute positively to local development. Suppliers should also note the accessibility of the electronic submission method, ensuring ease of participation in this competitive bid.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fire Safety Equipment

Notice Description

Supply and Disposal of Fire Safety Equipment that comply with BS 5306-3 2009, BS 5306-8 2023 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open tender procedure to select a single supplier for the supply of fire safety equipment for Fife Council

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Optional extension for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812077
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540674
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder

24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.butchart@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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