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title: "PURCHASE OF BA WASHER FOR WHITLEY WOOD FIRE STATION"
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# PURCHASE OF BA WASHER FOR WHITLEY WOOD FIRE STATION

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80830e15-e009-499b-af5d-154b74a2d438

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## Summary

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service conducted a procurement process for the urgent acquisition of Breathing Apparatus (BA) cleaning equipment for Whitley Wood Training Centre in Reading, England. This procurement aimed to address specific requirements due to the ongoing refurbishment of Whitley Wood Fire Station. The procurement, categorised under the Washer/dryers CPV code 39713210, was conducted through a waiver to select a particular supplier that met the unique specifications. The contract was awarded to Rescue Intellitech UK Limited for a value of £31,854, with the contract period spanning from 18th December 2024 to 18th December 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the announcement made on 10th January 2025.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the design and supply of emergency service equipment. The contract's specific requirements indicate a preference for businesses capable of providing tailored solutions that align with the refurbishment schedules and structural designs of emergency service facilities. Enterprises with expertise in producing high-quality cleaning equipment for breathing apparatus, especially those that can adapt to exacting specifications and building constraints, will find this type of tender advantageous for demonstrating their specialised capabilities and securing future contracts within the public safety sector.

## Notice

The Authority requires urgently to procure Breathing Apparatus cleaning equipment for new Whitley Wood Training Centre. Due to current refurbishment of Whitley Wood Fire Station's contracts, specification requirements and/or alignment with the rest of the estate, there is a need to go with a particular supplier. This waiver is to accommodate breathing apparatus cleaning equipment and the specification in addition to the fact that the building has been designed in terms of size as well as electrics etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6d5071-82ae-4f3f-a272-6a899549678c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,854 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESCUE INTELLITECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39713210 - Washer/dryers

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6d5071-82ae-4f3f-a272-6a899549678c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6d5071-82ae-4f3f-a272-6a899549678c
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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