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title: "Tender for the supply of Air Bags and potentially annual testing/certification requirements"
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buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2017-03-02"
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# Tender for the supply of Air Bags and potentially annual testing/certification requirements

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6fa3e51-8501-4bc7-9d37-ff6d81537e2f

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## Summary

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is conducting a tender for the supply of air bags, along with potential annual testing and certification requirements. The procurement, characterised by a value of £95,000, falls under the firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment industry category and is based in Bedford, England (postal code MK42 7NR). The tender period is set to close on 7th April 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 8th April 2017 and ending on 28th July 2017. This procurement is classified as a goods category and follows an unspecified procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the firefighting and rescue equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver the required products and services. Companies specialising in safety equipment manufacturing or those with experience in providing annual maintenance and certification for such equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their client portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has a requirement to replace both the high and low pressure air bags on all Rescue Appliances (RA) and Specialist Rescue Units (SRU) as detailed in the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a0cbb-6056-457f-a7d2-469a3afb0ced |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 7NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston South |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a0cbb-6056-457f-a7d2-469a3afb0ced

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a0cbb-6056-457f-a7d2-469a3afb0ced
  2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19333&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34951
  User / Company

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