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title: "Rescue Dry suits"
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# Rescue Dry suits

Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-800fe009-a6eb-491d-9d0b-9afd2a39813f

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract titled "Rescue Dry Suits" for the provision of protective and safety clothing, specifically Rescue Dry Suits, including associated maintenance services. This procurement, classified under goods, has a total contract value of £140,000, with a minimum value of £60,000. The contract is effective from 24th September 2020 and will run until 23rd September 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was published on 4th March 2021, following the end of the tender period on 24th August 2020. The delivery location is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the protective clothing sector, particularly those that can provide similar safety equipment or maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this area, as this procurement specifically indicates suitability for SMEs. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying firefighting or rescue gear may find this contract appealing, as the awarded supplier, Northern Diver International Ltd, highlights the potential for future collaboration or competition in this market.

## Notice

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has awarded a contract to a single supplier for the provision of Rescue Dry Suits with associated maintenance services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25566670-9701-4c8d-95ea-592e1827e095 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 7 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN DIVER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25566670-9701-4c8d-95ea-592e1827e095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25566670-9701-4c8d-95ea-592e1827e095
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dsfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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