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title: "Purchase of Goods and Services for Breathing Apparatus Washing Machines"
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# Purchase of Goods and Services for Breathing Apparatus Washing Machines

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f031a29-8175-4ac5-b292-21c879b2d57f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE, which is based in Bristol, UK, seeking to purchase goods and services, specifically Breathing Apparatus Washing Machines. This tender is now complete, having been awarded on 12th July 2021, following a planning stage that concluded on 9th July 2021. The total value of the contract is £170,000, with a duration set from 23rd July 2021 to 22nd July 2031. The procurement was undertaken via an open procedure, with the contract located in the South West region of England under the industry category of firefighting equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and servicing of firefighting equipment, particularly those that can deliver washing machines tailored to health and safety standards required by fire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in installation, maintenance, and the provision of necessary cleaning products and accessories would be well-suited to compete, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

The supply of Breathing Apparatus Washing Machines for various locations through the Avon Fire and Rescue Service's area. This includes the purchase, installation, repairs, servicing, cleaning products, accessories and modification of firefighting equipment. The BA Washing Machine has to be serviced every 18 months. Additional information: Avon Fire and Rescue Service approved an exception due to limited routes to market, the BA provider approving the supplied machine and the Solo Rescue providing best Value for Money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4e287e-e284-4e21-9bb9-ef282d4cd7e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 22 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL UNIFORMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting
- 42716110 - Washing equipment

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4e287e-e284-4e21-9bb9-ef282d4cd7e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4e287e-e284-4e21-9bb9-ef282d4cd7e7
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonfire.gov.uk

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