--- title: "NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-12-09" --- # NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2de9b6-7b12-4ee1-ba5b-dfbdda1d49c6.json) ## Summary West Midlands Fire & Rescue is inviting tenders for a national framework for the supply and delivery of Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier framework, aimed at enhancing home safety and well-being for vulnerable individuals, includes a variety of items such as fire retardant bedding, clothing, home security equipment, personal protection misting systems, and keep warm packs. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 39512000 (Bed linen), will follow an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period will end on 24 January 2025, with the framework agreement expected to be awarded in March 2025 and commencing on 20 April 2025 for a duration of four years, until 19 April 2029. The location for delivery includes the entire UK and several other regions, and the anticipated value ranges between £0 and £5 million. This framework provides substantial opportunities for businesses to grow by becoming suppliers of essential safety and well-being equipment to fire and rescue services and local authorities across England and Wales. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for this tender, although it is not targeted at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The framework's wide scope means that businesses specializing in safety equipment, fire prevention gear, and household items for vulnerable individuals are particularly well-suited to submit tenders. Participation in this framework can offer extensive market access and the potential for significant business growth, providing essential support and products to help safeguard vulnerable populations. ## Notice Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, curtains, mattresses, nightwear, smoking aprons, home safety security equipment to protect from arson, fire retardant rubber mats, personal protection misting systems that can be fitted into properties and keep warm packs. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders and run further competitions with the winning suppliers. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically. The framework will also be available for all local authorities in England and Wales to access. A directory of relevant councils can be found at the following link: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between PS0 and PS5 million for the goods. Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: PS924,000 , Lot 2 Clothing: PS12,500 , Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: PS485,000, Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment Unknown (Unknown new Lot) ,Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems PS92,500 , Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats PS79,000 , Lot 7 Keep Warm Packs (Unknown new Lot) The Authority cannot guarantee any business through the framework. Details of current expenditure, future expenditure or potential future use of the framework agreement are given in good faith as a guide only to assist you in submitting your tender. It is intended to award the Framework Agreement in March 2025. The Framework Agreement will commence 20 April 2025 for four years, to expire in 19 April 2029. It is an essential requirement that winning Suppliers have an in-house Customer Services to be available by telephone during office hours and have a facility to leave messages during other hours. Additional information: To access the tender documentation please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders search for 'safe and well' or 'C5682' Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6c37e8-f7bf-4190-8590-b7527a0e915c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 9 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39512000 - Bed linen ## Release History - 9 Dec 2024 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6c37e8-f7bf-4190-8590-b7527a0e915c - 6 Dec 2024 at 14:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6c37e8-f7bf-4190-8590-b7527a0e915c - 6 Dec 2024 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6c37e8-f7bf-4190-8590-b7527a0e915c - 6 Dec 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6c37e8-f7bf-4190-8590-b7527a0e915c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6c37e8-f7bf-4190-8590-b7527a0e915c 9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmfs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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