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title: "Supply of Water Rescue Personal Protection Equipment"
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# Supply of Water Rescue Personal Protection Equipment

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e328b1b8-dc3d-4528-aeea-747da3d4e4ae

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## Summary

The Avon Fire & Rescue Service has completed a public procurement process for the supply of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which is crucial for operational activities in water rescue operations. The tender was officially announced on 24th January 2020 and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract, valued at £27,095, spans from 2nd January 2020 to 1st January 2024, with the initial tender period closing on 22nd November 2019. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Rescue and emergency equipment'. The delivery locations include various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying emergency equipment, particularly those specialising in personal protective gear. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the rigorous demands of operational standards in water rescue would be well-suited to pursue future tenders in this sector. As the Avon Fire & Rescue Service focuses on improving their water rescue capabilities, suppliers who can offer innovative and high-quality PPE solutions are likely to thrive in this growing market.

## Notice

The supply of Water Rescue Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Within the Avon Fire Authority, we have established a research and development group for water rescue. The group has identified the need for personal issue water rescue equipment. The equipment will be used for operational activities. The water rescue PPE should be specifically designed for expected activities considering the nature of deployment and the conditions present.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6073b8-afb6-4f17-9d2a-d12badd43251 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,095 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,095 |
| 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 | AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PALM EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2020 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6073b8-afb6-4f17-9d2a-d12badd43251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd6073b8-afb6-4f17-9d2a-d12badd43251
  24th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30770&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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