--- title: "Safe and Well Equipment Framework Version 2 Supplier Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Safe and Well Equipment Framework Version 2 Supplier Expression of Interest Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f909f94c-32cb-4c63-b07a-5637b30fb223.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire & Rescue is currently in the planning stage for the "Safe and Well Equipment Framework Version 2 Supplier Expression of Interest" procurement process. This tender focuses on acquiring equipment for Safe and Well visits conducted by Fire Service personnel to prevent home fires. The framework encompasses multiple lots, including fire-resistant bedding, fire-resistant clothing, home security equipment, personal moveable misting systems, and fire-resistant rubber mats. This National Framework Agreement is set to serve various public sector organisations across the UK, with a scope extending to England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. The current framework expires in April 2025, with the new tender anticipated to be issued between late November and early December 2024. Key deadlines include returning the completed questionnaire by 8 October 2024 and an engagement end date of 11 December 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those operating in the fields of protective and safety equipment, fire suppression systems, and security equipment. Companies that provide textile fabrics, bedding, and specialised clothing would also be well-suited to compete. Participating in this framework allows businesses to tap into a market with substantial demand from over 20 UK Fire and Rescue Services, which have seen a spend of £1.2 million in the current framework. The planned procurement method includes options for Direct Award or Further Competition, potentially providing a consistent revenue stream for successful suppliers. With the framework's duration of four years and the option for an Open Framework under the new Procurement Act 2023, businesses have the chance to secure long-term contracts and expand their footprint within the public sector. ## Notice West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Safe and Well Equipment under a National Framework Agreement for the UK Fire Sector and potentially other public sector organisations. Fire Service personnel undertake Safe and Well visits within their local communities daily; through these visits' equipment requirements are identified and issued. The products issued are to assist with preventing fires occurring in the home.This will be the second iteration of this Framework as the current version has run successfully for almost four years. The multi-Lot/ supplier Framework has been utilised by over 20 UK Fire and Rescue Services, with a spend to date of PS1.2 million. The current Framework expires in April 2025, and it is the intention of the Authority to procure and award a new Framework in time for the expiry date. Establishing a national Framework Agreement will mean that all Fire and Rescue Authorities and any other named organisations in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market to purchase Safe and Well Equipment either through Direct Award or by Further Competition. The Framework would be let for four years, however with the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 coming into effect from 28 October 2024 there is also potential to make this an Open Framework. It is anticipated that the tender would be issued late November early December 2024, and the contract awarded by February 2025. These dates are indicative and subject to change. The current Framework has the following Lots, and it is anticipated that the Lot structure will remain the same, however additional products or Lots could be considered. Lot 1 Fire Resistant Bedding Lot 2 - Fire Resistant ClothingLot 3 Home Security EquipmentLot 5 Personal Moveable Misting Systems ,Lot 6 Fire Resistant Rubber Mats.Please find attached at Appendix 1 a Lot and product matrix for reference. If you are interested in engaging with this opportunity, then please answer the questions in the attached questionnaire and return your completed forms via In Tend or to procurement@wmfs.net by 8 October 2024. Once the initial responses to this questionnaire have been reviewed, the Authority will seek to do further premarket engagement, which may consist of online or face to face meetings with suppliers. Additional information: Please complete and return the questionnaire that has been uploaded to In Tend for this Market Engagement process. https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1224c508-60ec-4dfa-b359-d4583d3a2f83 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics - 18410000 - Special clothing - 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 35121000 - Security equipment - 39512000 - Bed linen - 44521120 - Electronic security lock ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 09:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1224c508-60ec-4dfa-b359-d4583d3a2f83 - 11 Sep 2024 at 09:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1224c508-60ec-4dfa-b359-d4583d3a2f83 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1224c508-60ec-4dfa-b359-d4583d3a2f83 11th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmfs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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