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# Firefighter PPE research

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cdbdbdb-ee92-4c0e-ac3d-b10497e5a78c

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council, representing the National Fire Chiefs Council, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Firefighter PPE research" within the Research and Development services industry category. This project, focused on delivering key documents to support the NFCC's upcoming PPE tender in 2025, took place in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with the award on 25 February 2025, and the contract period was from 26 February 2025 to 31 July 2025. Consultancy Plus was awarded the contract valued at £490,000 through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the fire-brigade uniforms sector. The project required a comprehensive test protocol and an evidence-based report, which are instrumental for suppliers in the industry aiming to meet operational requirements and influence future PPE specifications. Large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in conducting high-standard testing and developing detailed research reports would be well-suited to contribute effectively to similar tenders and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council representing the National Fire Chiefs Council has commissioned a research project. The requirement is for the delivery of 2 documents that will support the NFCC's procurement activities for their PPE tender in 2025: 1.A comprehensive test protocol, designed to be used by suppliers and independent test facilities to test equipment submitted as part of bids to assess whether it meets operational requirements set out by NFCC 2. An evidence-based report detailing the research underpinning the test protocol. This report will also be used by the NFCC to inform PPE specifications their PPE tender in 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c6d304-5f09-42da-b727-9258520effd2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £490,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSULTANCY PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 18:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c6d304-5f09-42da-b727-9258520effd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c6d304-5f09-42da-b727-9258520effd2
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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