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title: "NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT - AWARD"
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# NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT - AWARD

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-086bad6b-1551-413a-a946-ceee8d9fab4e

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire & Rescue has awarded a national framework for the supply and delivery of Safe and Well equipment to support vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly. This initiative, which aims to improve health and wellbeing while reducing fire risks in residential premises, falls under the industry category of bed linen (CPV code 39512000). Commencing from 21 April 2025 to 20 April 2029, this framework involves multiple suppliers and will be open for use by UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) and local authorities in England and Wales. Anticipated value ranges from £0 to £5 million, covering various lots including fire retardant bedding, clothing, home security equipment, personal protection systems, and other safety items.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for suppliers specialising in safety and health equipment, fire retardant textiles, home security solutions, and personal protection systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete due to the tender's suitability requirements. Companies with robust customer service capabilities will be well positioned to fulfil the needs of the framework, providing essential support and products to the public sector and enhancing their market presence within the UK and internationally.

## Notice

Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, curtains, mattresses, nightwear, smoking aprons, home safety security equipment to protect from arson, fire retardant rubber mats, personal protection misting systems that can be fitted into properties and keep warm packs. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders and run further competitions with the winning suppliers. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically. The framework will also be available for all local authorities in England and Wales to access. A directory of relevant councils can be found at the following link: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between PS0 and PS5 million for the goods. Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: PS924,000 , Lot 2 Clothing: PS12,500 , Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: PS485,000, Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment Unknown (Unknown new Lot) ,Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems PS92,500 , Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats PS79,000 , Lot 7 Keep Warm Packs (Unknown new Lot) The Authority cannot guarantee any business through the framework. Details of current expenditure, future expenditure or potential future use of the framework agreement are given in good faith as a guide only to assist you in submitting your tender. It is intended to award the Framework Agreement in March 2025. The Framework Agreement will commence 20 April 2025 for four years, to expire in 19 April 2029. It is an essential requirement that winning Suppliers have an in-house Customer Services to be available by telephone during office hours and have a facility to leave messages during other hours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea376a2c-707d-49e2-8384-567529755f5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BLOCKABOX; CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CATALOGUE AGENCY UK LTD T/A CMCA(UK; GAILARDE; INTERWEAVE TEXTILES; SOLON SECURITY; SUNHIGH; SUREFIRE SERVICES; THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39512000 - Bed linen

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea376a2c-707d-49e2-8384-567529755f5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea376a2c-707d-49e2-8384-567529755f5b
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net
- https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services

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