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title: "Purchase of Smoke Curtains and Associated Couplings"
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# Purchase of Smoke Curtains and Associated Couplings

Buyer: WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20ee1799-b372-41d2-99c6-0d5f1c1cf996

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## Summary

The Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has successfully concluded the procurement process for the purchase of smoke curtains and associated couplings, in response to safety recommendations following the Grenfell high rise fire. This one-off procurement, classified under firefighting materials, was awarded on 23rd September 2024 and commenced on 25th September 2024, with a contract period ending on 28th March 2025. The procurement was conducted under an exemption method and the total contract value is £82,800. The goods will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment and safety materials, especially those looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish and strengthen relationships with government agencies like the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, thereby enhancing their credentials and market presence in the public safety equipment sector.

## Notice

Purchase of smoke curtains and associated couplings as part of recommendations following the Grenfell high rise fire. This is a one off purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d96574-694c-4698-ab0a-cfa90a75d6b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,800 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIMPEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35111200 - Firefighting materials

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d96574-694c-4698-ab0a-cfa90a75d6b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d96574-694c-4698-ab0a-cfa90a75d6b4
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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