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title: "Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services"
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# Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a795

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## Summary

The Kent County Council, through the Commercial Service Group, a Public Buying Organisation, has issued a tender for the Supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services. The procurement is at the active stage and includes multiple lots such as Working at Heights, Restricted and Confined Spaces, Water Rescue, Drones and Thermal Imaging, Cutting Equipment and Tools, Medical Response Equipment, and Emergency Shelters. The deadline for bids is on April 5, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to provide a range of emergency response equipment and services. Businesses well-suited to compete include suppliers of rescue equipment, medical equipment providers, and manufacturers of emergency shelters. The framework agreement offers access to public bodies within the United Kingdom and aims to create a national procurement solution for emergency response needs.

## Notice

KCS Procurement Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Commercial Service Group (CSG), a Public Buying Organisation (PBO), wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services. Lot 1 - Working at Heights Lot 2 - Restricted and confined spaces Lot 3 - Water Rescue Lot 4 - Drones and Thermal Imaging Lot 5 - Cutting Equipment and Tools Lot 6 - Medical Response Equipment (inc. defibrillators) Lot 7 - Emergency Shelters

### Lot Information

Working at Heights

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for Working at Heights. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Fall Arrest including Lanyards Harnesses Suspension seats and lifting accessories Ropes Descenders and ascenders connectors Pulleys and anchorage Ladders and platforms / Power access platforms Reach poles Ice grippers and crampons Stretchers Rescue triangles and slings Inflatable jump cushions and accessories. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Restricted and confined spaces

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services for working in restricted and confined spaces. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Breathing apparatus Tripods including fall arrest Gas monitor Ropes Harnesses Stretchers/backboards Pulleys and anchorage Lanyards Rescue poles Torches/ head torches Rescue winch Forcible entry tools -Entry aids for manholes/ tanks. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Water Rescue Equipment

This LOT is for the supply Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services in Water Rescue. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Wetsuits Life jackets Helmets, gloves, boots Reach and wading poles Inflatable rescue boats Inflatable rescue sleds and rafts Inflatable walkways Lighting/ torches Small tools (knives/escape hammers) Buoys/ flotation aids/ life rings Throw bags/ tools Fins/ masks/ snorkels Water rescue signal device Rescue bags/dry bags. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Drones and Thermal Imaging Equipment

This LOT is for the supply of Drone and Thermal Camera Imaging. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Multicopters Thermal devices. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Cutting Equipment and Tools

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment - Cutting Equipment and Tools. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Heavy duty cutters Spreaders Combination tools Lifting bags Forcible entry tools. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Medical Response Equipment including defibrillators

This LOT is for the supply of Medical Response Equipment. This would include the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Defibrillators Heat retaining/ thermal blanket Torches First aid kit Resuscitators Evacuation chairs/ drag mat. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

Emergency Shelters

This LOT is for the supply of Emergency Shelters. This would include the leasing of equipment if required. We are looking for suppliers that can supply all the equipment in the scope but not limited to: Pop up shelters Decontamination shelters Medical tents Inflatable emergency tents. Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement of the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000902-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ABARIS INTERNATIONAL; ANGLOCO; BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT; DATA SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES LIMITED T/A DS MEDICAL; GAP GROUP; IRED; RELIANCE MEDICAL; ROSENBAUER; SAFEQUIP; TERBERG DTS (UK; VANTAGE UAV LTD (TRADING AS AETHA; VIMPEX; WATER RESCUE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000902-2024
- 22 Feb 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005344-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=824951659
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Rescue-and-emergency-equipment./4759B9JQPM
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/4759B9JQPM

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