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title: "C15041 Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters"
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# C15041 Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dcb99b6-aa84-4c90-a8e3-91da625423d7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Kent Fire and Rescue Service seeking a supplier for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Firefighters through a competitive tendering process, specifically a negotiated procedure. This tender, titled "C15041 Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters," is classified under the protective and safety clothing industry category. The contract period starts on 13 June 2017 and ends on 12 June 2021. The award was active as of 22 May 2017, with an estimated total contract value of £180 million, aimed at providing comprehensive PPE solutions across the UK, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses within the safety apparel and equipment sector, particularly suppliers capable of offering a fully managed service with personal issue PPE or purchase-only options. Companies that can meet the diverse needs outlined in the tender, such as fire gloves, helmets, and rescue jackets, would find this a suitable contract to pursue. Given the scale of the contract and its collaborative nature, larger suppliers with strong distribution and logistics capabilities may have a competitive advantage in meeting the requirements of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service and other participating organisations.

## Notice

In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations and the Authority's service order, the Authority is seeking to choose a Tenderer(s) by competitive tender through the Competitive with Negotiation Procedure for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment for Fire fighters. Fire and Rescue Services within the UK intend to collaboratively tender for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters. The items to be provided under the framework are: Fire fighters PPE Fire Tunic Fire Trouser Fire Hood Helmet Fire Boot Rubber Boot Fire Glove Rescue Glove Layered Jacket Rescue Jacket Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Two piece coverall Helmet Boot Chainsaw Boot Glove Wet Weather Clothing This collaborative procurement project is being led by Kent & Medway Towns Fire Authority ("the Authority") on behalf of all Framework participants. This tender is for a single supplier framework arrangement with the successful Supplier providing all of the above items using a combination of the following options: Fully Managed Service with Personal Issue PPE Fully Managed Service with Non Personal Issue PPE Purchase Only It should be noted by all interested parties that the successful tenderer must be able to provide all of the required items and services. Tenders for only a selection of items or options will not be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ba7224-6fc7-46a9-8f2f-f056e29487aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2017 - 12 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL UNIFORMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2017 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ba7224-6fc7-46a9-8f2f-f056e29487aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ba7224-6fc7-46a9-8f2f-f056e29487aa
  27th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7963caec-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Contract Award

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/

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