--- title: "GB-Witham: Supply of Multi-Purpose Firefighting Foam Concentrate" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-06-27" --- # GB-Witham: Supply of Multi-Purpose Firefighting Foam Concentrate Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d85cca15-617e-423d-b46a-f0f4e4687da6.json) ## Summary The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is seeking suppliers for "GB-Witham: Supply of Multi-Purpose Firefighting Foam Concentrate" as part of an open procurement process. The tender, which is currently announced as active, aims to replace existing foam concentrates with more efficient 1%/1% or 1%/3% induction rate foams to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Bids are due by 7th July 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st November 2017 for an initial period of one year, with the option to extend for two additional years. This procurement falls within the firefighting equipment industry, primarily covering the East of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in firefighting materials and equipment. Businesses that can provide large-scale bulk deliveries of foam concentrates, especially those able to fulfil minimum order quantities of 1,000 litres, would be well-positioned to bid. This is an excellent chance for SMEs looking to expand their market presence in the public sector, particularly in supplying environmentally friendly products that meet the evolving needs of firefighting services. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 June 2017 for the following reason: After careful consideration Essex Fire and Rescue have decided to terminate this tender exercise in favour of running a framework agreement. Details of the framework are not yet available but the tender will be published with the full detail in due course.Essex Fire Authority has carried out a review of its bulk foam stock and wishes to move from 3%/6% induction rate foam concentrate to 1%/1% or 1%/3%. The Authority anticipates a reduction in weight and storage requirements which will bring operational benefits including the opportunity to reduce the environmental impact plus the added benefit of cost reduction when cost is calculated on the basis of finished foam product. To this end the Fire Authority is inviting tenders for the supply of 1%/1% or 1%/3% foam concentrate, to be supplied in 1000 litre bulk containers. The contract shall be for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend for a further two 1 year periods (1+1+1). An initial single delivery quantity of 6 x 1000 litres will be required. Further deliveries may be required on an ad-hoc basis in minimum deliveries of 1 x 1000 litres. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note the deadline stated in section 10 above is for Tender submissions. . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a0b6b7-fd5a-4a85-b846-830f07977207 | | 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 | 27 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | WITHAM | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM8 3HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing | | Westminster constituency | Witham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35111000 - Firefighting equipment - 35111200 - Firefighting materials - 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds ## Release History - 27 Jun 2017 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a0b6b7-fd5a-4a85-b846-830f07977207 - 12 Jun 2017 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a0b6b7-fd5a-4a85-b846-830f07977207 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87a0b6b7-fd5a-4a85-b846-830f07977207 27th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Witham:-Supply-of-Multi-Purpose-Firefighting-Foam-Concentrate/M94E2Q95Y2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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