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title: "Supply of Life Jackets and Personal Locator Beacons"
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# Supply of Life Jackets and Personal Locator Beacons

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d7da5bc-4c71-41fb-af10-714c3d2f9230

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Torbay Council seeking an established supplier for the "Supply of Life Jackets and Personal Locator Beacons". This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically within the fishing and related products industry. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th May 2018, and the value of this contract is approximately £100,000. The delivery is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 12th June 2018 and ending on 11th December 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that any interested supplier can participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying personal flotation devices, safety equipment, or related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this contract, especially those with experience in the fishing or maritime safety sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality life jackets and personal locator beacons are well-suited to compete, particularly given the government's commitment to enhancing the safety of fishermen and emergency services.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking an established supplier of high quality Personal Flotation Devices (Life Jackets) and fully compatible Personal Locator Beacons. This Tender is subject to grant award from EMFF. If the project funding is secured this will be a major demonstration of government commitment to the safety of the fishermen and the rescue and emergency services. Additional information: Full and unrestricted access to the Tender Documents is provided at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk but you must be registered as a supplier on this portal and in the Respond area of the oppportunity itself in order to access the editable Word and Excel documents to complete and submit This project has been abandoned in order for further development of the Specification to be undertaken with a view to a relaunch in the near future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d002aa-1752-42a4-bf45-7afb175b5b61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d002aa-1752-42a4-bf45-7afb175b5b61
- 9 Apr 2018 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d002aa-1752-42a4-bf45-7afb175b5b61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d002aa-1752-42a4-bf45-7afb175b5b61
  9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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