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title: "Supply of integrated wireless communication system for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service breathing apparatus"
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# Supply of integrated wireless communication system for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service breathing apparatus

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80cd300f-f09b-4e9f-bdcf-23fb77dabb3b

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of integrated wireless communication systems for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service's breathing apparatus. This purchase, made through the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement, commenced on 25 February 2026 and is scheduled to run until 30 November 2031, with a potential extension to 30 November 2033. The procurement falls under the award stage and involves goods classified under "Breathing apparatus for firefighting." The contract, valued at £254,042 exclusive of VAT, was directly awarded to Interspiro Ltd, with the delivery taking place in the East of England. The procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment, particularly those with expertise in advanced communication systems for emergency services. Firms that can meet the specific technological requirements of integrated communication solutions for breathing apparatus might find potential for growth by competing in similar future tender processes. While the awarded supplier, Interspiro Ltd, is a large-scale enterprise, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should note the openness to small businesses, as indicated by the procurement's suitability for SMEs, thereby encouraging participation and expansion in this sector.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council have direct awarded using the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment (Lot 3) for the supply of integrated Communication Systems for SFRS breathing apparatus. Contract commenced on the 25 February 2026 and will expire on the 30 November 2031. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 30th November 2033. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is around PS254042 exclusive of VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631c2320-b5c9-4142-b0b4-b6b7aa86b5b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £254,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,042 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERSPIRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631c2320-b5c9-4142-b0b4-b6b7aa86b5b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631c2320-b5c9-4142-b0b4-b6b7aa86b5b7
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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