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# DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services

Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb017b82-b24c-48f8-bfb1-afc91c99eb83

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has established a Framework Agreement titled "DS314-20 Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services," which commenced on 1 March 2021 and will run until 28 February 2025. This procurement falls under the category of goods in the firefighting industry, specifically related to breathing apparatus. The contract, let using an open procurement method, consists of seven distinct Lots, covering a range of essential equipment and services. Interested suppliers had a deadline to submit their proposals by 27 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in respiratory protective equipment and related services. Companies that manufacture or supply items such as self-contained breathing apparatus, maintenance services, or telemetry systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for the contracts under this framework. With a total contract value of £46 million, there is considerable potential for growth within the supply chains of Fire and Rescue Services, Police Forces, and ambulance services across the UK and associated territories.

## Notice

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council, Respiratory Protective Equipment Group) has established a Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services which commenced on 1 March 2021. The Framework Agreement is let in seven Lots: Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries; Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries; Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems; Lot 4 Telemetry; Lot 5 Maintenance services; Lot 6 Provision of parts, spares and consumables; Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services. The Framework Agreement is available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents. Participating Services: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services The Framework Agreement is also be available to access by Participating Customers who are other bodies associated with Fire and Rescue activities with similar requirements, their successor authorities and their nominated agents, including: Police Forces in the UK https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/uk-police-forces/ Including British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary: Ambulance Service NHS Trusts in the UK https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/: UK Government Departments, agencies and public bodies https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations including Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation, Environment Agency, HM Prison Service, HM Revenue & Customs, Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98889154-309e-4caf-977a-790c59ccf2d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000,000 |
| 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 | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ARCO; DRAEGER SAFETY; INTERSPIRO; MSA (BRITAIN; SCOTT HEALTH & SAFETY; SEMMCO LIFE PROTECTION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98889154-309e-4caf-977a-790c59ccf2d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98889154-309e-4caf-977a-790c59ccf2d9
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
- https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
- https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/uk-police-forces/

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