--- title: "C20011 - Supply and Repair of Ladders" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037efb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037efb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037efb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037efb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2022-11-24" --- # C20011 - Supply and Repair of Ladders Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037efb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037efb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037efb.json) ## Summary The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a supplier for the national framework for ladders used on Fire Appliances, broken down into 3 lots: Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type, Repairable Ladders - Welded Type, and Unrepairable Ladders - Swaged Type. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 7th December 2022. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment industry category. Companies specializing in the supply and repair of ladders, particularly those with experience in servicing emergency services equipment, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the successful supplier(s) will have the opportunity to enter into a Framework Agreement with potential call-off agreements by Fire and Rescue Authorities and other Blue Light Emergency Services. ## Notice The Framework Authority is therefore seeking to establish a national framework for ladders consisting of 3 Lots used on Fire Appliances-Lot 1 - Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type (requires no welding)Lot 2 - Repairable ladders - Welded type Lot 3 Unrepairable ladders - Swaged Type. Lots 1 and 2 will also include the provision of repairs and maintenance services and the provision of associated training services to allow for in-house repair, servicing and maintenance of ladders. The Framework Authority is therefore seeking a single supplier for each of Lots 1, 2 and 3.The Framework Authority anticipates entering into a Framework Agreement (one for each of the Lots 1, 2 and 3) with the successful supplier(s). Organisations permitted to enter into Call-Off Agreement(s) pursuant to such Framework Agreement(s) will be able to direct award to whichever supplier best meets their requirements in terms of current operational needs and compatibility with existing equipment and appliances. Organisations permitted to enter into Call-Off Agreement(s) pursuant to such Framework Agreement(s) include all Fire and Rescue Authorities and other Blue Light Emergency Services (as defined under the list of category 1 responders set out in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and which includes Police Forces, British Transport Police, Ambulance Services and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, within the British Islands (as defined in section 5 of the Interpretation Act 1978)(each a "Participating Authority" and together referred to as the "Participating Authorities") ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type (requires no welding) Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type - Also know across the Fire and Rescue Service as modular type ladders, these are ladders that can be fully broken down to each of their constituent parts and are refurbished by an experienced and qualified ladder technician and do not require welding. Lot 2 - Repairable ladders - Welded type Repairable Ladders - Welded Type - ladders that can be partially broken down into sections and are able to be refurbished by an experienced and qualified ladder technician, but require welding. Lot 3 Unrepairable ladders - Swaged Type. Lot 3 are Unrepairable Ladders - Swaged Type . These include short extension, fixed roof, folding roof and step ladders and are the type of ladder which, due to the construction and cost, makes them uneconomic to repair. Tenderers are required to provide all types of ladders required. The length of ladders required under Lot 3 will be as follows: Folding Roof Ladder - 4.5m length single section Folding Roof Ladder - 5.4m length single section Roof Ladder - 4.5m length single section Roof Ladder - 5.4m length single section Short Extension Ladder - 2.47m closed/5.4m fully extended Short Extension Ladder - 2.77m closed/6.4m fully extended Short Extension Ladder - 3.38m closed/7.64m fully extended ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033318-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | At least 3 years from date of award of this opportunity. Be advised that Kent Fire & Rescue Service may not be the procurer of any subsequent framework. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Tovil | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment - 44481000 - Platforms ladders ## Release History - 24 Nov 2022 at 09:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033318-2022 - 3 Nov 2022 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031156-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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