--- title: "Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Framework Agreement Renewal - Supplier Expressions of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-11-20" --- # Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Framework Agreement Renewal - Supplier Expressions of Interest Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-966866e9-d652-4e10-ac3b-b739cec890aa.json) ## Summary West Midlands Fire & Rescue is currently in the planning stage for the renewal of the "Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Framework Agreement." The procurement involves goods related to firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. The scope includes providing equipment and services to the Fire Sector, other Bluelight organisations, and various UK Government Departments. Key details include an engagement end date on 20th February 2025, and expressions of interest are to be submitted by 8th January 2025. The procurement, expected to be issued by the end of March 2025, covers multiple locations within the West Midlands region, specifically with the delivery address postal code B7 4HW. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in emergency response equipment such as rescue tools, fluid transfer systems, and thermal imaging cameras. With a framework structure divided into multiple Lots, various suppliers can compete for specific categories suitable to their expertise. The framework's potential eight-year duration under the Procurement Act 2023 allows for long-term business growth and stability. Companies with robust, innovative solutions that meet high operational and safety standards would find this a beneficial opportunity to expand within the emergency services sector. ## Notice West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services to the Fire Sector, other Bluelight organisations as well as other UK Government Departments. UK Fire and Rescue Services have a duty to provide suitable equipment to safeguard the safety and health of its employees and public whilst carrying out firefighting and other duties from risks that cannot otherwise be controlled. It is, therefore, essential that Emergency Response and related equipment provided to operational personnel is fit for purpose, meets operational needs and is compatible with existing protective equipment and meets or exceeds appropriate published BS/EN standards for quality and performance. Fire Services operate training in accordance with the procedures detailed in National Operational Guidance (N.O.G). Emergency Response Equipment shall be capable of operating at all Fire and Rescue Service operational incidents and in a multiplicity of environments and be operated in accordance with the Guidance. Rescue Equipment shall allow personnel to carry out their role during Fire and Rescue Service operations. In addition, Some Emergency Response Equipment may be used in the training environment, where it could be repeatedly subjected to high temperatures and prolonged usage, including use in confined spaces and fire behavioural training scenarios. The Emergency Response Equipment shall be sufficiently robust to withstand such usage. This will be the second iteration of this Framework as the current version has run successfully for almost four years. The multi-Lot/ supplier Framework has been utilised by over 30 UK Fire and Rescue Services and Bluelight organisations with a spend to date of PS5.6 million. The current Framework expires 31 July 2025, and it is the intention of the Authority to procure and award a new Framework in time for the expiry date. The Framework would be let for four years, however with the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 in February 2025 there is also the potential to make this an Open Framework for up to eight years, with the option of Direct Award or further competition. It is anticipated that the tender would be issued before the end of March 2025, and the Framework awarded by June 2025. These dates are indicative and subject to change. The current Framework has the following Lot structure, Lot 1: Rescue Equipment (heavy rescue tools battery powered and hydraulic, stabilisation equipment, lifting equipment e.g. air bags) Lot 2: Fluid Transfer (hose, pumps, branches, hose reels, hose testing, ground monitors) Lot 3: UHPL & Misting Equipment Lot 4: Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans & Smoke Curtains Lot 5: Thermal Imaging Cameras Subject to feedback from the Sector it is anticipated that Lot 3 - UHPL & Misting Equipment maybe removed from the next Framework ... Additional information: Please reply to expression on interest form that can be located here: https://forms.office.com/e/HiTpU5f7pp by 8 January 2025 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment - 35111200 - Firefighting materials - 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 43830000 - Power tools ## Release History - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd - 20 Nov 2024 at 17:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc72131-7e18-4f01-a2b3-6932c7d0b9bd 20th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmfs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://forms.office.com/e/HiTpU5f7pp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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