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title: "Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-749487d5-88e0-4a92-a51b-0add73cd22ac

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## Summary

The East Sussex Fire Authority is currently seeking a supplier to conduct testing on fire hoses, fittings, couplings, and adaptors across its estate. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment," with a value of £70,000 and a minimum contract value of £45,000. The tender, initiated on 4th March 2022, is in the "Tender" stage and is scheduled to close on 1st April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2022, continuing until 31st May 2026. The geographical delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and other listed areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the servicing and supply of firefighting equipment, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in the testing and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, including hoses and related safety equipment, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for wider participation, opening the door for innovative solutions from a diverse range of suppliers in the fire safety industry.

## Notice

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA), on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services (ESFRS) are looking to source a supplier to carry out testing on fire hoses, couplings, adaptors and fittings across the East Sussex Fire Authority estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d836b54c-b354-4048-9dc2-3a9bd772cb2f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d836b54c-b354-4048-9dc2-3a9bd772cb2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d836b54c-b354-4048-9dc2-3a9bd772cb2f
  4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44227&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39167
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.esfrs.org

## Provenance

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