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title: "Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits & Other Associated Equipment"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits & Other Associated Equipment

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3d0e8bf-6cbf-4890-ac5b-1c18facee620

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the East Sussex Fire Authority, seeking to award a contract for "Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits & Other Associated Equipment". This contract, categorised under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, is located in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 14 May 2021. The total value of the contract is £120,000, with a minimum value of £60,000, and it is set to span from 24 June 2021 to 23 June 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in inspection and maintenance services for safety and rescue equipment, particularly those operating in the fire and rescue industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on their suitability. Companies that provide services related to fire safety, equipment maintenance, and rescue operations could find this contract aligns with their service offerings and growth objectives.

## Notice

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) for the provision of Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment and a variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment across its estate in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278c390-3187-4e5c-81cd-f87d45fe1746 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,400 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42411000 - Pulley tackle and hoists
- 42413000 - Jacks and vehicle hoists
- 42414400 - Vehicle-mounted cranes
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278c390-3187-4e5c-81cd-f87d45fe1746

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278c390-3187-4e5c-81cd-f87d45fe1746
  16th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37576&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39167
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.esfrs.org

## Provenance

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