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title: "Safety Spectacles and BA Inserts"
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# Safety Spectacles and BA Inserts

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2cad772-4e7d-47b7-b0ae-fbaccc00f69f

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) for the supply of safety spectacles and breathing apparatus inserts. The tender, titled "Safety Spectacles and BA Inserts," falls under the goods category with a classification of spectacles (CPV code 33734000). The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with responses due by 9th February 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018, concluding on 31st March 2023, and the total value of this procurement is between £23,000 and £27,000, to be executed through an unspecified procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the safety equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying spectacles and related items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract specifically caters to qualified suppliers. Firms capable of demonstrating experience and capability in producing high-quality safety products could find this tender particularly lucrative, potentially leading to a long-term partnership with TWFRS.

## Notice

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are requesting quotations from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide safety spectacles and breathing apparatus inserts. All supplier responses are to be returned via the Bluelight ProContract e-tendering system at www.bluelight.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abb698f-d26c-4fd5-985c-5b17256e3d44 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS) |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33734000 - Spectacles

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abb698f-d26c-4fd5-985c-5b17256e3d44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8abb698f-d26c-4fd5-985c-5b17256e3d44
  12th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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