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# Safe and Well Equipment

Buyer: HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3842bdd4-c728-4633-9ec9-29603c4da5ca

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## Summary

The Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service has conducted a procurement process under the title "Safe and Well Equipment" for the delivery of safety equipment through a framework agreement. This contract, classified under the industry category of furniture and furnishing, among other goods, was awarded with a total value of £6,341,334. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a national framework agreement. The contract, with multiple suppliers involved, is intended to serve all UK Fire and Rescue Services, primarily focusing on the West Midlands region. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award made active on 19th April 2025. The contract commenced on 21st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2029.

For businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, this framework agreement offers expansive opportunities for growth by engaging with a public sector entity. Suppliers well-versed in delivering furniture, furnishings, and associated equipment would be well-positioned to leverage this framework. The collaborative nature of this multi-supplier agreement allows businesses to secure a stable, long-term partnership with the public sector, providing a reliable avenue for revenue through consistent supply contracts. Large-scale enterprises like Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd, Solon Security Ltd, and Blockabox Ltd have already been engaged as suppliers, highlighting the scope and scale of opportunities available.

## Notice

Safe and Well Equipment via C5682 National Framework Agreement This multi-supplier framework agreement has been awarded by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority for the supply and delivery of safe and well equipment. The framework agreement is accessible by all UK Fire and Rescue Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2107dd6c-ab45-45f5-8f96-144d18c92845 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,341,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,341,334 |
| 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 | HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR3 8SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wychavon |
| Electoral ward | North Claines & Salwarpe |
| Westminster constituency | Droitwich and Evesham |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLOCKABOX; SOLON SECURITY; THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2107dd6c-ab45-45f5-8f96-144d18c92845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2107dd6c-ab45-45f5-8f96-144d18c92845
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hwfire.org.uk/

## Provenance

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