This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and disposal of fire safety equipment, adhering to standards such as BS 5306-3 2009, BS 5306-8 2023, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This procurement followed an open procedure and culminated in the awarding of a £151,900 contract to VWS Limited, located in Cumbernauld. The process was initiated in February 2026 and concluded with the signing of the contract on 9th July 2026. This award is part of Fife Council's strategy to enhance its fire safety protocols, and it also adheres to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Key aspects of the tender included the requirement for electronic submissions, with all phases conducted from Fife, UK (Region UKM72), classified under the CPV code 35110000, within the 'goods' category.

This procurement tender presents a robust opportunity for SMEs specialising in fire safety equipment and compliance with UK safety standards to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the public sector. With an emphasis on community benefits, aligning business goals with social, economic, and environmental impact criteria, contractors will not only fulfil a crucial public safety role but also contribute to local development goals. Companies that can provide quality equipment, efficient disposal services, and competitive pricing are well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts, making it a valuable growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the Council’s technical and financial requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

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 and disposal 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-r6ebe6-0000823004
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560305
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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