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title: "PURCHASE OF KIT STORAGE LOCKERS FOR WHITLEY WOOD TRAINING CENTRE"
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buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# PURCHASE OF KIT STORAGE LOCKERS FOR WHITLEY WOOD TRAINING CENTRE

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a5f412-7cb1-4d4a-b5b1-d6adb9644c78

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the purchase of kit storage lockers to furnish the Whitley Wood Training Centre. This project, classified under the industry category for lockers (CPV code 44421720), is in its final stage. The procurement, completed through a waiver procurement method, began with the tender period ending on 18th November 2024. The contract, valued at £29,412.50, was awarded on 16th December 2024. The delivery is scheduled to commence on 18th December 2024 and conclude on 18th December 2026. The delivery address is in Reading, England, postal code RG31 7SD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of storage solutions, particularly SMEs. The successful business, VI Distribution T/A Gear Grid, indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in producing or supplying lockers and similar products are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract allows businesses to establish or enhance relationships with public sector organisations, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities within the public safety and training facility sectors.

## Notice

The refurbishment of Whitley Wood Training centre is at its final stage. Kit storage lockers need to be purchased as a part of furnishing Whitley Wood Training centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b590c542-1115-43dd-b8ae-7a487f756eed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,412 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VI DISTRIBUTION T/A GEAR GRID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44421720 - Lockers

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b590c542-1115-43dd-b8ae-7a487f756eed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b590c542-1115-43dd-b8ae-7a487f756eed
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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