--- title: "National Framework Agreement for the supply of Smoke Alarms to UK Fire and Rescue Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE" published: "2020-08-05" --- # National Framework Agreement for the supply of Smoke Alarms to UK Fire and Rescue Services Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire Service is initiating a public procurement process for a National Framework Agreement aimed at supplying Smoke Alarms and related equipment to Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated budget of £30 million, set to run from June 2021 to May 2025. The deadline for interested suppliers to express their interest is 31 August 2020, and the formal invitation to tender is slated for release in November 2020. This opportunity falls within the fire detection systems industry, primarily involving standalone and interconnected smoke detection devices. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety and detection equipment, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can supply the identified lots — including stand-alone devices like smoke alarms and heat alarms, as well as interconnected systems — would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only enhance their market presence but also contribute to the safety and well-being of communities served by Fire and Rescue Authorities throughout the UK. ## Notice West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Smoke Alarms and associated equipment under a National Framework Agreement for the Fire Sector. Fire Service personnel undertake Safe and Well visits within their local communities on a daily basis; through these visits equipment requirements are identified and issued. Establishing a national framework agreement will mean that all Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market to purchase Smoke Alarms. The invitation to tender would be published November 2020 and the framework would be let for four years commencing June 2021. Currently the Lots below have been identified, additional ones may be added: Lot 1 - Stand alone devices (including smoke alarms, heat alarms, CO alarms) Lot 2 - Interconnected devices (including smoke alarms, alerting pad and strobe, heat alarms, CO alarms) To express an interest in this framework agreement please complete the attached form or email procurement@wmfs.net providing the following details: Your company contact details A brief overview of your company (1000 words max) If you would be interested in bidding for the framework What products could be supplied from each Lot Are there any products not identified already that you think should be included? Confirm you could deliver to all the UK Fire and Rescue Service (a list can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) website: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services Whether your company charges delivery for any of these products? Whether call off orders can be placed, and stocks held at your locations? Whether your company has minimum order quantities? Please respond by 31 August 2020. Additional information: Please complete the attached form and return to procurement@wmfs.net by 31 August 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f773bb4-f713-4588-abcf-41692d5f4b4d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31625100 - Fire-detection systems - 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus ## Release History - 5 Aug 2020 at 12:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f773bb4-f713-4588-abcf-41692d5f4b4d - 29 Jul 2020 at 15:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f773bb4-f713-4588-abcf-41692d5f4b4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f773bb4-f713-4588-abcf-41692d5f4b4d 5th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c4a1ce0-fc01-462a-96d9-af9d1fcfb80a Expression of Interest form ## 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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