--- title: "C20025 - Provision of Working at Height Equipment & Technical Rope equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2021-02-01" --- # C20025 - Provision of Working at Height Equipment & Technical Rope equipment Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34b58c0e-c733-4ba7-ac55-493f6aa3d2a3.json) ## Summary The Kent Fire and Rescue Service has initiated a procurement process titled "C20025 - Provision of Working at Height Equipment & Technical Rope Equipment". This tender, categorised under "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment", is based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submission is set for 22nd February 2021. The contract, valued at £100,000, is proposed to span three years with the option for two additional one-year extensions. As part of the open procurement method, the evaluation will occur in three stages, with practical user trials scheduled at Deal Fire Station during the week of 15th to 19th March 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in safety equipment, particularly those capable of providing working at height and technical rope solutions. Businesses that offer innovative safety technologies, maintenance services, or bespoke equipment to meet the operational criteria outlined in the tender documents would be well-suited to compete. Companies prepared for the practical user trials and that can demonstrate compliance with safety standards will stand out in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice The Authority requires the supply of working at height equipment and technical rope equipment, with the additional provision of ad-hoc quantities and consumable items as and when required. .The proposed Term of the contract to be awarded is for three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) further twelve (12) month periods for a total maximum of five (5) years. Tenderers will be given three (3) calendar weeks to review invitation to tender documentation and submit their bids. It is currently proposed to have 3 stages of tender evaluation following receipt of bids: Stage One - Evaluation of Pass/Fail and discretionary Questions Stage Two - Evaluation of Responses to Operational Requirements Document (Specification), responses to Technical Quality Questionnaire and Pricing schedules. Tenderers will be shortlisted following Stage 2 in accordance with criteria to be set out in the invitation to tender, and requested to submit a full set of safe working at height equipment and technical rope rescue equipment for the next stage of evaluation, Stage Three - Practical User Trials Evaluation, details of which are being finalised. It is envisaged that Stage 3 trial will be held during a week in 15th to 19th March at Deal Fire Station, subject to COVID Restrictions. Contract award is envisaged by the end of March 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4b3061-656a-4ffb-be5e-e1e33de16547 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 26 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | 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 ### Codes - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment ## Release History - 1 Feb 2021 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4b3061-656a-4ffb-be5e-e1e33de16547 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4b3061-656a-4ffb-be5e-e1e33de16547 1st February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b25d25cd-7b56-eb11-8106-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - 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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