--- title: "NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR SMOKE ALARMS FOR ALL UK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2020-12-04" --- # NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR SMOKE ALARMS FOR ALL UK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-130826fd-12ff-48a7-8a50-20792a711920.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has initiated a tender process for a National Framework Agreement for Smoke Alarms, designated for all UK Fire and Rescue Services. This open procurement, classified under the CPV code for smoke-detection apparatus (38431200), is seeking suppliers for a range of smoke alarms and associated products including stand-alone and interlinked smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and solutions for hearing-impaired users. The tender period commences with the invitation to tender published on 4th December 2020, and responses are required by 27th January 2021 at 16:00. The contract period is set to start from 1st June 2021 and run until 31st May 2025, with a total estimated value of £30 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in fire safety equipment or innovative technologies for residential smoke detection. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of supplying stand-alone, hearing-impaired, and smart home technology smoke alarms. Given this framework's provision for multiple lots, businesses can strategically position themselves to address specific needs, potentially expanding their market reach across the UK’s fire and rescue services. ## Notice This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associated Products to include but not limited to stand alone smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service. The framework agreement is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services 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 with the winning suppliers. The Contract will be divided into the following work packages "Lots": Lot 1 Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Lot 2 Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms and associated products Lot 3 Smart Home technology which includes Smoke Alarms and associate products along with monitoring equipment or apps. Tenderers may submit responses for one or more Lots. However, to bid for Lot 3 Tenderers also must bid for Lot 2. Tenderers may be included in the Framework Agreement for one, two or for all three Lots. However, Lot 3 will only be awarded to Tenderers who are successful in Lot 2. Bids for Lot 3 only will not be accepted. This invitation to tender closes on the 27 January 2021 at 16:00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be9706-c0db-47e5-98fc-b67cd72c0640 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus ## Release History - 4 Dec 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be9706-c0db-47e5-98fc-b67cd72c0640 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7be9706-c0db-47e5-98fc-b67cd72c0640 4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35704&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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