--- title: "NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee Conference - SAVE THE DATE - 18th May 2023" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a337" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a337" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a337.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a337.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2023-03-23" --- # NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee Conference - SAVE THE DATE - 18th May 2023 Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a337 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a337) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a337.json) ## Summary The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is inviting suppliers to the NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee Conference scheduled for the 18th of May 2023. The conference will address challenges in the world of firefighters' PPE, including updates from research projects. Interested parties can register for the event via the Kent Business Portal, and only one representative per company is allowed to attend in person due to capacity restrictions. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the clothing, footwear, luggage, and accessories industry to engage with the NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee. The event aims to facilitate discussions on modern challenges in the field and provide insights into the future of firefighter PPE. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying protective clothing and equipment for firefighters would be well-suited to participate in this conference to explore potential collaborations and business growth opportunities. ## Notice Further to the PIN notice issued on 6th February 2023 at 3 pm. Notice reference: 2023/S 000-003599 NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee Conference - SAVE THE DATE - 18th May 2023 The world of firefighters PPE is facing many modern challenges; not least from the concerns arising from the recently published FBU/UCLAN research reports on fire contaminants, led by Dr Anna A Stec, a leading Fire toxicologist. The NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee would like to invite you to their inaugural Conference where many of these challenges will be discussed, including an update on the findings of the first phase of the Future Firefighter PPE project from DSTL and the Home Office. The conference will take place on 17th and 18th May 2023; Day one: is limited to fire service personnel only. *Day two: Suppliers (18th May): is an opportunity to discuss these issues and challenges with the supply network and hear first-hand the issues facing those in the supply chain. Registration will be available shortly. It is hoped that we will also be able to facilitate a hybrid conference facility, again registration details will follow in due course. Expression of interest for the event can be accessed via www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk This has now been updated as the following The NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee are pleased to announce that registration for our inaugural PPE conference is now open and can be accessed via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nfcc-ppe-and-clothing-conference-suppliers-18th-may-2023-tickets-574471588987 Please note that this is a hybrid event and at this stage we are asking that only one representative from each company attends in person, due to capacity and fairness to all. Please direct any queries to brett.egan-briers@nfcc.org.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee Conference - SAVE THE DATE - 18th May 2023 The world of firefighters PPE is facing many modern challenges; not least from the concerns arising from the recently published FBU/UCLAN research reports on fire contaminants, led by Dr Anna A Stec, a leading Fire toxicologist. The NFCC PPE and Clothing Committee would like to invite you to their inaugural Conference where many of these challenges will be discussed, including an update on the findings of the first phase of the Future Firefighter PPE project from DSTL and the Home Office. The conference will take place on 17th and 18th May 2023; * Day one: is limited to fire service personnel only. * Day two: Suppliers (18th May): is an opportunity to discuss these issues and challenges with the supply network and hear first-hand the issues facing those in the supply chain. Registration will be available shortly. It is hoped that we will also be able to facilitate a hybrid conference facility, again registration details will follow in due course. Expression of interest for the event can be accessed via www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk We look forward to seeing you at this event and should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Brett Egan-Briers via email at Brett.Egan-Briers@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008555-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 May 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ## Release History - 23 Mar 2023 at 17:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008555-2023 - 6 Feb 2023 at 15:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003599-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/ - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nfcc-ppe-and-clothing-conference-suppliers-18th-may-2023-tickets-574471588987 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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