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title: "Acoustic/Seismic Life Detector Headset and Batteries"
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# Acoustic/Seismic Life Detector Headset and Batteries

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea1dd13-cab1-4e86-97cd-3e48d6ecd0a0

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## Summary

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the procurement of Acoustic/Seismic Life Detector Headsets and Batteries, classified under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment (CPV: 35000000). This selective procurement process was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 4th November 2025, with the contract starting on 27th October 2025 and concluding on 26th January 2026. The procurement focuses on delivering goods to locations within the United Kingdom, specifically emanating from Liverpool, England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies dealing in security and defence equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as outlined in the tender's suitability criteria. Vimpex Limited, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the kind of SME suitable to compete in this industry category. Businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying similar equipment should consider such opportunities to expand their reach and secure contracts with public authorities like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority.

## Notice

Headset and Battery upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19917ad-16b7-4a3f-9250-c629f25a83f8 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,428 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,428 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19917ad-16b7-4a3f-9250-c629f25a83f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19917ad-16b7-4a3f-9250-c629f25a83f8
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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