--- title: "C17042 Safe and Well Equipment Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2017-12-18" --- # C17042 Safe and Well Equipment Framework Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dcecf89-5de6-40a3-9028-044d637289c0.json) ## Summary The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is initiating a tender titled "C17042 Safe and Well Equipment Framework" within the emergency and security equipment industry. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and will remain active until 9th February 2018. The framework, valued at £2 million with a minimum order value of £300,000, is intended for the supply of essential equipment to UK fire and rescue services over a period of two years, from 19th March 2018 to 18th March 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of emergency and security equipment, particularly those able to fulfil the requirements for fire-resistant bedding and home safety equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the framework allows for direct call-off orders from winning suppliers. The comprehensive nature of this framework indicates a robust market for potential contractors aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") are establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Safe and Well Equipment for a period of two years. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning supplier of each lot. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link http://www.cfoa.org.uk/frs?alpha FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services for the provision of Safe and Well Equipment. The Framework will be divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Fire resistant bedding and associated equipment Lot 2 - Home safety security equipment It should be noted by all interested parties that the successful tenderer must be able to provide all of the required items for the lot that is being tendered for. Tenders submitted for only a selection of items or options will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af87237-ffbc-4787-9661-8bfe802b418b | | 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 | 18 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Tovil | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment - 39200000 - Furnishing ## Release History - 18 Dec 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af87237-ffbc-4787-9661-8bfe802b418b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af87237-ffbc-4787-9661-8bfe802b418b 18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e8e3d2cf-e9e3-e711-80e7-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cfoa.org.uk/frs?alpha - http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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