--- title: "A replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2025-01-29" --- # A replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43e218b3-971d-4efa-9a5c-55cef17e6f84.json) ## Summary Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is currently engaged in a market engagement exercise to identify new solutions for the management of pooled personal protective equipment (PPE). This procurement, classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The undertaken procurement stage is 'Tender', with the exercise aimed at gathering market insights to inform future procurement activities. Key deadlines include the clarification request deadline extended to 7th February 2025, and the deadline for supplier responses set for 21st February 2025, 12:00 noon. The total contract period spans from 3rd January 2026 to 21st February 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and PPE management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, given their suitability for this tender, stand to benefit by providing innovative hardware and software solutions that could meet LFRS's current and future needs. Successful participation can lead to a substantial contract valued in GBP and foster long-term relationships with LFRS. Companies capable of offering comprehensive and innovative solutions are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, potentially securing a foothold in the public safety services sector. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Title: MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Instead of: Title: A replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Read: Title: MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Other additional information: *Clarifications deadline for this market engagement exercise has been extended to the 07/02/2025. *Supplier responses to the market engagement need to be submitted by 21/02/2025 12:00 noon. *Dates on this notice have been amended to reflect the dates for the market engagement exercise for clarity, this is opposed to the indicative tender dates that were previously published. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service would like to utilise this PIN notice to notify the market about a potential opportunity and to also facilitate market research. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service wishes to seek the market's views on the supply and delivery of proposed new solutions to manage our services' pooled PPE including the required hardware and software. We would like to also use this exercise to gauge the level of interest in any eventual procurement activity. LFRS's objectives are to better understand any new approaches or solutions on the market that may be capable of meeting our current and future requirements. We also wish to use this exercise to help inform any potential procurement process that we may enter into. To respond to this opportunity, please log into the procurement portal and use access code F4635RQ294 to access the necessary documentation. All requests for clarifications should be submitted as soon as possible using the "Messaging" facility on the Delta (www.Supply4NWFire.org.uk) procurement portal. If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFireeSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2068e407-ac75-46a6-beac-13c79e91d17e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 3LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Greyfriars | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 08:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2068e407-ac75-46a6-beac-13c79e91d17e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2068e407-ac75-46a6-beac-13c79e91d17e 29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Software-package-and-information-systems./F4635RQ294 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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