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title: "Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service - Request for Quotation for moulded custom-made hearing defenders / protection"
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# Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service - Request for Quotation for moulded custom-made hearing defenders / protection

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcf2af70-7a39-4ac6-81d8-a3d29b007a3c

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking quotations for the provision of moulded custom-made hearing defenders for approximately 500 operational employees. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within telecommunications equipment and supplies. The tender was published on 7th September 2018, with the tender period ending on 28th September 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2018 and conclude on 30th October 2022, with an estimated budget of £60,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and personal protective equipment. Businesses with experience in producing custom protective gear and those who can guarantee quality and compliance with safety standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service could open avenues for future collaborations and projects within the public safety sector.

## Notice

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) invites quotations for the provision of moulded custom-made hearing defenders/protection for an estimated 500 operational employees. Please visit the LGSS Procurement Portal to formally register an interest in the opportunity, to access the documentation and to submit your quotation documents - www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b535aee8-32bf-429e-8dce-3e195a0d540b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2019 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b535aee8-32bf-429e-8dce-3e195a0d540b
- 7 Sep 2018 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91a938f-2856-4e20-b3e7-9654b45204e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b535aee8-32bf-429e-8dce-3e195a0d540b
  26th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91a938f-2856-4e20-b3e7-9654b45204e7
  7th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9244d1f8-6d5f-e811-80eb-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Opportunity link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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