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title: "Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0278d9b0-5e33-46ed-ae7d-ec4d208f8bad

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## Summary

The East Sussex Fire Authority, located in Lewes, England, has recently completed the public procurement process for the contract titled "Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings." This procurement, classified under the industry category of security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, utilised an open procedure method. The contract, with a total value of £64,000, is active and spans from 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2026. The procurement phase culminated on 1st April 2022, which was the deadline for submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aligned with the firefighting and safety equipment sector, particularly those specialising in testing and maintenance services. Companies that manufacture or service firefighting equipment, such as fire hoses and couplings, would be well-placed to compete for similar future contracts. The buying organisation, East Sussex Fire Authority, encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering an inclusive bidding environment that can drive business growth in this specialised industry.

## Notice

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA), on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services (ESFRS) are looking to source a supplier to carry out testing on fire hoses, couplings, adaptors and fittings across the East Sussex Fire Authority estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bcd804-1fb0-4231-bb79-f6ff6641f794 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRE HOSETECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bcd804-1fb0-4231-bb79-f6ff6641f794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77bcd804-1fb0-4231-bb79-f6ff6641f794
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44227&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39167
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.esfrs.org

## Provenance

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