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title: "Supply of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service"
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# Supply of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f3ebad-5cb2-4a57-b659-9f9d06dfa78c

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans for the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The contract, valued at approximately £77,852 before VAT, was direct-awarded to Vimpex under the Commercial Services Y23046 Framework Agreement, specifically targeting emergency response and rescue equipment for restricted and confined spaces. The procurement method was 'call-off from a framework agreement,' and the procurement stage is at the 'award' stage. The contract began on 1st March 2026 and is set to expire on 28th February 2027, with the potential for a one-year extension. The equipment will be supplied to the East of England, supporting firefighting efforts in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of firefighting equipment. Companies that specialise in emergency response and rescue equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions for confined spaces, would find this contract highly beneficial. Given that the procurement was made through a selective method from an established framework, businesses that are already part of or can join such frameworks gain a substantial advantage. This contract could help such companies enhance their portfolio and reputation by collaborating with a reputable public sector body like Suffolk County Council, thus aiding in further business growth.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council have direct awarded using the Commercial Services Y23046 Framework Agreement for Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services Lot 2 Restricted and Confined Spaces. Contract commenced on the 01 March 2026 and will expire on the 28 February 2027. The contract will have the ability to be extended up a further one (1) year to expire at the latest 28 February 2028. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is around PS78852 exclusive of VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1330b9-2522-44f1-ac2c-029ba408d013 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,852 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,852 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIMPEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1330b9-2522-44f1-ac2c-029ba408d013

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1330b9-2522-44f1-ac2c-029ba408d013
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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