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title: "Fire Extinguishers & bottle hire/service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS"
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# Fire Extinguishers & bottle hire/service

Buyer: NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33203ff2-f246-44a4-b8bb-0238922aa9f4

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## Summary

The Nuclear Transport Solutions is inviting tenders for the provision and annual maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and suppression systems for their locomotives. This 4-year contract will mainly involve maintenance in Crewe, Carlisle, and Motherwell. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender deadline of 16th November 2023. The contract period is set to begin on 1st January 2024 and end on 31st December 2027.

This tender opportunity by Nuclear Transport Solutions provides a chance for businesses offering fire extinguisher services and supplies to secure a long-term contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire safety equipment are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should take note of the deadline and ensure compliance with the specified locations and service requirements.

## Notice

Direct Rail Services (DRS) have a recurring requirement for the provision and annual maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and suppression systems for their locomotives. DRS via this contract will enter in a 4-year contract with one Supplier that can provide the full service provision for all their requirements. The sites where the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and pick up and delivery of the fire systems will be mainly in Crewe and Carlisle depots and Motherwell as required. The required portable fire extinguishers include Eco Foam and Foam 6L cylinders, 10L, 20L Nitrogen gas cylinders, and 30L CO2 fire bottles suppression systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523c5-624f-4d4f-8d0d-35ff43fdc1ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents
- 24951230 - Fire-extinguisher charges
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523c5-624f-4d4f-8d0d-35ff43fdc1ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376523c5-624f-4d4f-8d0d-35ff43fdc1ad
  23rd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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