--- title: "Invitation to Tender Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-04-07" --- # Invitation to Tender Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement concerning the supply and delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and associated services. This procurement falls under the category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment, with an estimated value of £45,200,000. The tender period ends on 10th May 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st August 2021 and continue until 31st July 2025. This open procedure aims to establish a framework accessible to Fire and Rescue Authorities across the UK and its territories, with a focus on various lots including rescue equipment and thermal imaging cameras. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the safety equipment and emergency services sector, particularly those that can provide firefighting materials, fluid transfer equipment, and advanced rescue technology. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given that eligibility criteria require appropriate insurance coverage. Companies that possess innovative solutions or advancements in emergency response technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this lucrative framework. ## Notice The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), in consultation with its members, has identified a preference for the future procurement of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services, to be undertaken on a 'sector led' basis i.e. a lead Fire and Rescue Service. West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) has agreed to take the role of 'Lead Authority' to establish a Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services on behalf of the Participating Services, Participating Customers and their Agents. The Authority is conducting a tender exercise in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following the open tender procedure. The new Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents. It is possible that, during the life of the Framework Agreement, some of the Fire and Rescue Services listed below will undergo a change of governance, for example by merging with other fire or police services or through the replacement of the governing Fire Authority with Police and Crime Commissioners. Any successor Authority will continue to have access to the Framework Agreement. Please click on this link for a list of UK Fire and Rescue Services https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services Potential contractors bidding for the framework must hold or be willing to obtain insurance cover to the following minimum levels: Public Liability: PS5 million, Products Liability: PS1 million and Employers Liability: PS5 million. The Lots available to bid for are: Lot 1 Rescue Equipment Lot 2 Fluid Transfer Equipment and Compressed Air Foam Systems Lot 3 Ultra-High-Pressure Lance and Misting systems Lot 4 Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans and Smoke Curtains Lot 5 Thermal Imaging Cameras ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d4962e-33ca-4065-9508-6f41391e5a5d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,200,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment - 35111200 - Firefighting materials - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 42122110 - Pumps for firefighting - 42520000 - Ventilation equipment - 42521000 - Smoke-extraction equipment - 43830000 - Power tools - 44165100 - Hoses - 44165110 - Drilling hoses - 44165200 - Risers - 44165210 - Flexible risers ## Release History - 7 Apr 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d4962e-33ca-4065-9508-6f41391e5a5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3d4962e-33ca-4065-9508-6f41391e5a5d 7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37383&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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