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title: "DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services"
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# DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services

Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a583d9-565e-4951-88fd-c994690f7bf4

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is leading a procurement process for the provision of Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment, and services under the title "DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment." This project falls within the firefighting equipment industry and is set to establish a Framework Agreement commencing on 1 March 2021. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 27 November 2020, and includes opportunities across seven distinct Lots, such as self-contained breathing apparatus and maintenance services. Interested suppliers can find detailed requirements on the EU-Supply Bluelight e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment, safety gear, and maintenance services to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the relevant categories are particularly well-suited to compete for inclusion in this Framework Agreement. By participating, businesses can establish long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer and potentially benefit from ongoing contracts related to respiratory protective equipment, ensuring a steady stream of revenue in this niche market.

## Notice

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council, Respiratory Protective Equipment Group) is leading a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services to commence on 1 March 2021. The Framework Agreement will be let in seven Lots: Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries; Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries; Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems; Lot 4 Telemetry; Lot 5 Maintenance services; Lot 6 Provision of parts, spares and consumables; Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services. This contract notice invites suppliers to tender for inclusion on the Framework Agreement. Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents which are available to bidders through the EU-Supply Bluelight e-tendering portal. Further information on the requirements and estimated value of the Framework Agreement is provided in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807bf2e9-0002-4bfd-a86e-ae5a711452d0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2020 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807bf2e9-0002-4bfd-a86e-ae5a711452d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807bf2e9-0002-4bfd-a86e-ae5a711452d0
  24th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35090&B=BLUELIGHT
  Bidders can express interest in the tender opportunity and access all documents through EU-Supply Bluelight

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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