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title: "Framework Agreement For Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board for UK Fire Services and their Agents"
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# Framework Agreement For Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board for UK Fire Services and their Agents

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bff3687f-5abf-4408-9489-a5fead1cb6f3

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently managing a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Oriented Strand Board to be used by UK Fire Services and their agents over a four-year period. This procurement, which falls under the goods category, is classified under the CPV code for wood and timber products. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a significant anticipated contract value of £4.5 million. The contract period is set to commence on 6 January 2020 and conclude on 5 January 2024. Potential bidders were required to submit their applications by 4 November 2019, and further competition among suppliers is expected across 12 regional Lots. 

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in timber supply, particularly those capable of meeting stringent sustainability and financial criteria, including having £5 million in public, product, and employer's liability insurance. Companies of varying scales are encouraged to bid, especially medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their operations within the public sector. Successful bidders could expect to engage in multiple regional markets across the UK, providing a solid avenue for growth and partnerships with fire services and related agencies.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority are establishing a framework agreement for the Supply & Delivery of Oriented Strand Board for training use over a period of four years. The framework could be accessed by UK Fire & Rescue Services (FRS) and their agents via further competition A directory listing potential FRS customers can be located here: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services The Framework Agreement will also be available for Participating Customers (agents) who are other bodies associated with FRS activities with similar requirements (also any new or successor Agent). Agents may only use the framework for FRS activities. (See ITT for detail). This multi-supplier Framework Agreement will be divided into 12 regional Lots. (see App 4 for Lot info). Economic Operators can bid for one or more lots. Economic Operators should have/be prepared to obtain PS5m public, PS5 product & PS5m employer's liability & prove their financial stability. OSB must be formaldehyde low or free & be sustainably sourced, refer to tender documents for full detail. The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could be between PS0 & PS4.5m although the Authority does not guarantee any business. Contract award/start is expected to be December 2019 (subject to contract). Economic Operators who meet the mandatory requirements in the Selection Questionnaire will have their technical questions and pricing evaluated. To be considered for this contract please download, complete and return the tender documentation for this opportunity via the EU Supply portal, which can be located by clicking and following this link: https://bluelight.eu-supply.com If you are not registered you must register before your response can be submitted. Registration can be completed via the EU Supply homepage 'Supplier Registration' tab. Closing date and time for applications is 4-Nov-19, 15:00hrs. Applications that are not uploaded to EU Supply by the deadline won't be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04aadd63-0c78-497f-8f7c-c16b6789cf2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 5 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD LAVER TIMBER WORLD (ARNOLD LAVER; B.G.N. BOARDS CO.LTD; BRADFORDS BUILDING SUPPLIES; HERITAGE TIMBER BUILDINGS; JAMES LATHAM; JP CORRY; LBS BUILDERS MERCHANTS; PREMIER FOREST PRODUCTS; THORNBRIDGE SAWMILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03410000 - Wood
- 03419100 - Timber products

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04aadd63-0c78-497f-8f7c-c16b6789cf2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04aadd63-0c78-497f-8f7c-c16b6789cf2e
  6th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30407&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services

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