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title: "FLOOD SUIT REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME 2016"
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# FLOOD SUIT REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME 2016

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5ff8315-6339-4a8f-a484-dfbd1d58f0fa

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is undertaking the Flood Suit Replacement Programme 2016, focused on procuring durable Water Flood Suits for their operational personnel involved in water rescue. This procurement falls under the category of rescue and emergency equipment, with a tender deadline that expired on 2nd February 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £37,436 and is active from 10th February 2017 through to 9th March 2019. The procurement method is classified under 'Other', reflecting a tailored approach for this specific need.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in personal protective equipment (PPE) to grow by supplying high-quality suits that enhance firefighter safety. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the authority's preference for such firms. Engaging in this procurement could establish long-term partnerships with a critical public safety organisation, thereby paving the way for future contracts and business expansion.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire Service provide Operational Personnel with the most effective PPE and equipment available to them. Firefighter safety is paramount when dealing with Operational incidents which require personnel to enter volatile environments to secure the successful rescue of members of the public. The expectations of this tender process is to secure the most protective, durable Water Flood Suits for level 2 wearers for water rescue, to enable them to fulfil their required roles effectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e575ac56-8d34-41c8-992e-d5f0494c29f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2017 - 9 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,436 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN DIVER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e575ac56-8d34-41c8-992e-d5f0494c29f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e575ac56-8d34-41c8-992e-d5f0494c29f8
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18879&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

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