--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2020-12-05" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-740832e6-6c5d-4ab2-982a-2e291d593e48.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for a National Framework Agreement focused on the supply and delivery of Safe and Well Equipment. The procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically related to special clothing, is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date of 15 January 2021. The framework, expected to have a potential value between £323,000 and £4 million, is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last for four years, concluding on 31 March 2025. Suppliers are required to have robust customer service capabilities, including telephone availability during office hours. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in safety equipment, clothing, and fire protection systems. Companies well-suited to compete will typically have expertise in manufacturing or supplying products such as fire retardant bedding, home safety equipment, and personal protection systems. The successful suppliers will gain access to all UK Fire and Rescue Services, reinforcing their market presence in the public procurement sector while contributing to the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations across the region. ## 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, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect from arson and other risks in the home, fire retardant rubber mats and personal protection systems. 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 with the winning suppliers for for all Lots and also run further competitions for Lots 3, 4 and 5. 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 anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between PS323,000 and PS4 million for the goods. Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: PS432,000, Lot 2 Clothing: PS53,000, Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: PS107,000 , Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment: PS48,000 and Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems Unknown and Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats: PS72,000 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 February 2021. The Framework Agreement will commence 1 April 2021 for four years, to expire in 31 March 2025. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdfdf5-4c39-4252-b4ef-1a2a4e8d79ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 5 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 18410000 - Special clothing - 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items - 33199000 - Medical clothing - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 35121000 - Security equipment - 35121300 - Security fittings - 35121400 - Security bags - 39511100 - Blankets - 39512000 - Bed linen - 39721000 - Domestic cooking or heating equipment - 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges - 44522000 - Clasps, lock parts and keys - 44522200 - Keys ## Release History - 5 Dec 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdfdf5-4c39-4252-b4ef-1a2a4e8d79ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bdfdf5-4c39-4252-b4ef-1a2a4e8d79ef 5th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35689&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - 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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