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title: "WATER RESCUE PPE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# WATER RESCUE PPE

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bac9b1e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the acquisition of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the West Midlands Fire Service, located in Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the category of 'Rescue and emergency equipment' and has a total contract value of £41,076. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure, and the award was made on 5th July 2016. The contract commenced on 23rd September 2016 and extends until 23rd September 2018. The tender process was completed, with the relevant items being delivered to the region of West Midlands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in PPE and emergency equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent safety requirements of fire services. Companies that manufacture or supply durable and protective clothing suitable for various water rescue scenarios would be well-suited to compete in this sector. As the West Midlands Fire Service prioritises firefighter safety, firms that can demonstrate high-quality standards in their products may find fruitful avenues for growth in future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire Service provide Operational Personnel with the most effective PPE and equipment available to them. Firefighter safety is paramount when dealing with Operational incidents which require personnel to enter volatile environments to secure the successful rescue of members of the public. The expectations of this tender process is to secure the most protective, durable Water PPE for all skill levels of water rescue, to enable them to fulfil their required roles effectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff4fea4-4e36-49e3-9079-f7f98ea4d096 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2016 - 23 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,076 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,076 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN DIVER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff4fea4-4e36-49e3-9079-f7f98ea4d096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff4fea4-4e36-49e3-9079-f7f98ea4d096
  26th September 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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