--- title: "Provision of the Supply and Maintenance of Positive Pressure Ventilation Units (PPV's) and Related Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2020-12-07" --- # Provision of the Supply and Maintenance of Positive Pressure Ventilation Units (PPV's) and Related Services Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f78c916-53cb-4b9a-98a9-4a9fde3d4878.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority seeking tenders for the provision and maintenance of Positive Pressure Ventilation Units (PPV's) and related services. This collaborative initiative includes Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority and Oxfordshire Fire Service, intending to enhance service delivery and interoperability across the Thames Valley region. The tender, classified under the CPV code for security and fire-fighting equipment, is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11th January 2021, while the contract period is anticipated to commence from 1st April 2021 and extend until 31st March 2029. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, welcoming all interested suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-fighting and emergency equipment, particularly suppliers of Positive Pressure Ventilation Units. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in goods related to fire safety and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The collaborative nature of the procurement aims to enhance service efficiency and community outcomes, which may further drive demand for innovative solutions in emergency response capabilities across the Thames Valley Fire and Rescue Services. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Tender for the Provision of the Supply and Maintenance of Positive Pressure Ventilation Units (PPV's) and Related Services. Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA), Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) and Oxfordshire Fire Service (OFS) are working collaboratively towards providing aligned service delivery that will deliver interoperability and flexible deployment across the Thames Valley. The three Fire services make up the Thames Valley Fire and Rescue Services Through the collaboration activity the three services are seeking to: * Deliver better outcomes for the communities of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, Royal Berkshire and Oxfordshire * Make changes that result in more effective and efficient services * Increase resilience levels across all the Thames Valley Fire and Rescue Services A key segment to delivering these outcomes will require all three services to standardise their vehicles and equipment in order to achieve full interoperability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1f006c-64f9-41ec-9817-786830d32396 | | 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 | 7 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG31 7SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment ## Release History - 7 Dec 2020 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1f006c-64f9-41ec-9817-786830d32396 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1f006c-64f9-41ec-9817-786830d32396 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35775&B=BLUELIGHT https://bluelight.eu-supply.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935 https://bluelight.eu-supply.com ## Notice URLs - http://www.rbfrs.co.uk - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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