--- title: "Framework Agreement For Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board for UK Fire Services and their Agents" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2019-10-06" --- # Framework Agreement For Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board for UK Fire Services and their Agents Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135ef0b0-9c1e-4399-8384-55fdb31c5aa4.json) ## Summary West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority is initiating a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board, tailored for UK Fire Services and their agents. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is classified as an open procedure. The deadline for submission of applications is set for 4th November 2019, at 15:00hrs, with contracts anticipated to commence on 20th December 2019 and run for four years until 19th December 2023. The framework will be available for various UK Fire & Rescue Services and associated agents to participate in through further competition. Interested businesses have the option to bid for one or more lots across 12 regional divisions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the timber and construction sectors, to establish relationships with emergency services throughout the UK. Companies that can supply formaldehyde-low or free products and demonstrate sustainability in sourcing are well-suited for this contract. Potential bidders should be financially stable, meeting the stipulated requirements, including £5 million in public liability insurance and employer's liability. The anticipated value of the framework is between £0 and £4.5 million, although no guaranteed business is assured. This is an excellent opportunity for both small and medium enterprises looking to expand their market reach within public sector procurement. ## Notice West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority are establishing a framework agreement for the Supply & Delivery of Oriented Strand Board for training use over a period of four years. The framework could be accessed by UK Fire & Rescue Services (FRS) and their agents via further competition A directory listing potential FRS customers can be located here: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services The Framework Agreement will also be available for Participating Customers (agents) who are other bodies associated with FRS activities with similar requirements (also any new or successor Agent). Agents may only use the framework for FRS activities. (See ITT for detail). This multi-supplier Framework Agreement will be divided into 12 regional Lots. (see App 4 for Lot info). Economic Operators can bid for one or more lots. Economic Operators should have/be prepared to obtain PS5m public, PS5 product & PS5m employer's liability & prove their financial stability. OSB must be formaldehyde low or free & be sustainably sourced, refer to tender documents for full detail. The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could be between PS0 & PS4.5m although the Authority does not guarantee any business. Contract award/start is expected to be December 2019 (subject to contract). Economic Operators who meet the mandatory requirements in the Selection Questionnaire will have their technical questions and pricing evaluated. To be considered for this contract please download, complete and return the tender documentation for this opportunity via the EU Supply portal, which can be located by clicking and following this link: https://bluelight.eu-supply.com If you are not registered you must register before your response can be submitted. Registration can be completed via the EU Supply homepage 'Supplier Registration' tab. Closing date and time for applications is 4-Nov-19, 15:00hrs. Applications that are not uploaded to EU Supply by the deadline won't be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83988e20-84f6-405b-b748-1467ceddabbc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 19 Dec 2023 | | 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 | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03410000 - Wood - 03419100 - Timber products ## Release History - 6 Oct 2019 at 19:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83988e20-84f6-405b-b748-1467ceddabbc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83988e20-84f6-405b-b748-1467ceddabbc 6th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30407&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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