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title: "The Provision of Rechargeable Hand Lamps/Torches"
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# The Provision of Rechargeable Hand Lamps/Torches

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97175529-daa5-4c3f-bb24-3af2051c46c3

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## Summary

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is initiating a tender titled "The Provision of Rechargeable Hand Lamps/Torches". This procurement falls under the firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on Friday, 4th June 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 2nd July 2021 and will last for three years, with a potential extension of up to twelve months.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of goods, particularly those that provide safety and rescue equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies capable of delivering rechargeable hand lamps or torches, including related services such as repairs and additional sales, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for the initial supply of 275 rechargeable hand lamps or torches with vehicle mountable charging cradles. Delivery is to be effected over the initial Contract period of thirty-six (36) to allow fitting to Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) vehicles. The Authority would like headlamps supplied in seven batches of 40 as follows: 40 in months 1, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and the final 35 in month 36 of the Contract. The Authority also wishes to include the option to purchase additional quantities, replacement units and have repairs carried out as and when required. The Term of the contract to be awarded is for three (3) years with the option to extend for up to an additional twelve (12) months, for a total maximum of four (4) years. The contract is expected to commence 2nd July 2021 The tender documents must be submitted electronically using the ProContract e-tendering system, using the link provided www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon on Friday 4th June 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051d3ba1-6108-4b97-a740-bde15d421dbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 1 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051d3ba1-6108-4b97-a740-bde15d421dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051d3ba1-6108-4b97-a740-bde15d421dbe
  21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/

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