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title: "SMOKE ALARMS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS FOR UK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES"
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# SMOKE ALARMS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS FOR UK FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efb0928f-ae92-4924-9bad-1894d1b7411f

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is establishing a framework agreement for the supply of smoke alarms and associated products, specifically aimed at UK Fire and Rescue Services. This contract, which is classified under the goods category with a focus on fire-detection systems, has a total anticipated value between £20 million and £40 million. The procurement method adopted for this process is an open procedure, with the tender phase concluding on 14th February 2017. The contract period will commence on 1st June 2017 and extend until 31st May 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in fire safety products, particularly those supplying smoke detectors and associated technology. Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), could thrive by participating in this framework agreement that caters to a wide array of Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. The flexibility to engage in direct call-off orders offers potential for streamlined supply processes, enhancing business growth in the fire safety market.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) are establishing a framework agreement for the supply of Smoke Alarms and associated products for a period of four years. The framework could be accessed by all UK Fire and Rescue Services through direct call off orders. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link http://www.cfoa.org.uk/frs?alpha FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associate Products to include but not limited to stand alone smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service. The framework is designed to meet the needs of Fire and Rescue Services for use in residential premises. The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between PS20,000,000 and PS40,000,000 for the goods although the Authority cannot guarantee any business through the framework. Contract award is expected to be mid-April 2017 with a go live date of 1st June 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8330f67-72d3-44a7-b435-ce546feef209 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AICO; FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER; HARMONY FIRE; HONEYWELL (LIFE SAFETY DISTRIBUTION; SPRUE SAFETY PRODUCTS |

## 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

- 1 Jun 2017 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8330f67-72d3-44a7-b435-ce546feef209

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8330f67-72d3-44a7-b435-ce546feef209
  1st June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18745&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cfoa.org.uk/frs?alpha
- http://www.wmfs.net

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