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title: "PURCHASE OF LADDERS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES"
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# PURCHASE OF LADDERS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Buyer: LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a19d521-b4ad-4765-a52c-bc9c3ee22a2c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) on behalf of North West Fire & Rescue Services (NWFRS), seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the purchase of firefighting vehicle ladders. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, finalised on 17th July 2018, and covers a contract period commencing from 1st August 2018 to 1st July 2022. The total contract value is £250,000, and the tender was published on 3rd April 2018. Interested parties were required to submit their responses via an electronic procurement portal by the deadline of 4th May 2018. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on firefighting equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing firefighting equipment or related goods. The contract allows for individual fire and rescue services across the UK to place call-off orders, enabling successful bidders to engage with multiple authorities. This extensive framework makes it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their market reach within the public sector, particularly those with the capacity to meet diverse specifications for fire and rescue services.

## Notice

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) is intending to award a Framework Agreement on behalf of North West Fire & Rescue Services (NWFRS). NWFRS collaborate on procurement activity and LFRS is leading a procurement process on behalf of NWFRS (Authorities listed below) to purchase ladders via a call-off Contract. Cheshire FRS (ChFRS) Cumbria FRS (CuFRS) Greater Manchester FRS (GMFRS) Isle of Man FRS (IoMFRS) Lancashire FRS (LFRS) Merseyside FRS (MFRS) Northern Ireland FRS (NIFRS). This Framework Agreement will also be available for use by any UK Fire & Rescue Service - a full list can be found here - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services. Following award of the Framework Agreement each individual Fire and Rescue Service may arrange their own official call-off orders providing Order Particulars for their specific requirements. The procurement exercise will be managed via the procurement portal (www.supply4nwfire.org.uk). Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. To respond to this opportunity, please register with/log into the procurement portal and use access code 8R62YP9S5U to access the necessary documentation. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the portal, please contact the Supply4NWFire eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com. Additional information: The process to tender and award the Framework Agreement will be undertaken via LFRS's electronic procurement portal (see Attachment 1 - Instructions to Tender).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390c804-6976-4a51-95f4-7ac42c97ac55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FIRE LADDERS; SUPPLY PLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34913700 - Firefighting vehicle ladders

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2018 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390c804-6976-4a51-95f4-7ac42c97ac55
- 3 Apr 2018 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3d7298-5414-46f1-93a3-a86965d46b5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0390c804-6976-4a51-95f4-7ac42c97ac55
  20th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3d7298-5414-46f1-93a3-a86965d46b5e
  3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32f95e06-6754-49aa-a357-8fbe65452a8a
  Attachment 1 - Instructions to Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services

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