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title: "Supply of breathing apparatus cylinders for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service"
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# Supply of breathing apparatus cylinders for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87285939-c789-49e6-905f-ce10a62cf9fd

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council recently completed a procurement process for the supply of breathing apparatus cylinders for the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. This award, part of the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment, was actively awarded on 4th April 2025. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and spans until 30th June 2032, with a potential extension until 30th June 2034. The procurement adopted a selective method through a call-off framework agreement. The procurement, aimed at the firefighting goods industry, has a contract value of approximately £213,309 excluding VAT. The awarded contract covers the East of England region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in firefighting equipment to collaborate and grow within the sector. Businesses in the East of England, especially those with established procurement capabilities, can leverage this contract's framework agreement method to secure a position within public tendering processes. With Suffolk County Council as the contracting authority, successful bidders benefit from a long-term engagement which fosters consistent business growth, stability, and expands their portfolio within the firefighting apparatus industry.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council have direct awarded using the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment (Lot 2) for the supply breathing apparatus cylinders for SFRS. Contract commenced on the 01 July 2025 and will expire on the 30 June 2032. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 30th June 2034. 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 PS213309 exclusive of VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b8f87c-9bc5-4378-b466-dd72e20c34b4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,309 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,309 |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b8f87c-9bc5-4378-b466-dd72e20c34b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b8f87c-9bc5-4378-b466-dd72e20c34b4
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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