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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NATIONAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAFE AND WELL EQUIPMENT

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a68b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Fire Service, which has issued an invitation to tender for a National Framework Agreement aimed at the supply and delivery of Safe and Well Equipment. This tender, classified under the goods category and specifically within the bed linen industry (CPV 39512000), is designed to assist UK Fire and Rescue Services in providing essential support to vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly. The procurement follows an open method and encompasses various lots, including Fire Retardant Bedding and Home Security Equipment. The process has reached the award stage, with significant contracts having been signed on 22nd March 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in textiles, personal protection systems, and home safety equipment. SMEs are well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the participation of multiple small and medium-sized enterprises in the bidding process. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, socially responsible products in compliance with the specifications set by the West Midlands Fire Service will find this framework agreement to be a beneficial avenue for growth, allowing them to supply directly to a network of UK Fire and Rescue Services.

## Notice

Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services and Safe and Well Equipment is supplied. This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, throws, blankets, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect from arson, FR rubber mats and personal protection systems. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders and run further competitions with the winning suppliers. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage at: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services FRS's can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically.

### Lot Information

Fire Retardant Bedding

Supply and delivery of Fire Retardant Bedding, Mattress Toppers, Throws and Blankets

Clothing

Supply and delivery of women's and men's pyjamas and nightgowns. Also the supply of smoking aprons.

Home Security Equipment

Supply and delivery of home security equipment

Home Safety Equipment

Supply and delivery of home safety equipment

Moveable Personal Protection Systems

The supply, installation and maintenance of Moveable Personal Protection Systems. The units must be a stand-alone water misting system with its own detection system that will operate to control and / or extinguish a fire that has started in the area monitored by the detection system. The unit must be capable of being moved from one property to another and reused.

Rubber Mats

Supply and Delivery of Fire Retardant rubber mats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007962-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,664,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ABLE 2 WEAR; BLOCKABOX; GAILARDE; SOLON SECURITY; SUREFIRE SERVICES; THOMAS KNEALE |

## 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

- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 39511100 - Blankets
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39721000 - Domestic cooking or heating equipment
- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007962-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:592204-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services

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