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title: "ID 4573120 - NIPS - Supply, Delivery and Refurbishment of Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment"
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buyer: "THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
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# ID 4573120 - NIPS - Supply, Delivery and Refurbishment of Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment

Buyer: THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dba2

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has completed a procurement process for the provision of Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment, categorised under firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. The contract involves supplying, delivering, and refurbishing the equipment, crucial for ensuring the safety of prison officers during cell fire incidents. The contract, with an estimated value of £250,000, has been awarded and is currently active. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 24th August 2023. The identified main procurement category is 'goods', and the contract period is set for five years.

This tender for Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment provides an opportunity for businesses specialized in firefighting equipment and safety gear to engage with the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Companies involved in the supply, delivery, and refurbishment of such equipment, specifically smoke hoods-type devices, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process aimed to ensure the safety of prison officers and prisoners during emergency situations involving cell fires. With a contract value of £250,000 and a duration of five years, successful bidders have the opportunity to contribute to enhancing safety measures within the Northern Ireland Prison Service's facilities.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an Executive Agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJNI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Prison Service operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. NIPS wish to appoint a contractor for the supply, delivery and refurbishment of Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment (CSRE). NIPS require Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment (CSRE) smoke hoods-type equipment to be deployed on prison landings to provide breathable oxygen for prison officers, which enables them to safely deal with cell fire incidents. These sets were rolled out in 2009 and their use is now mandatory to enable officers to protect their own health and safety and that of affected prisoners under the duty of care that we provide for them. Cell fire incidents with the safe removal of the prisoner from cell is planned for less than 20 minutes. NIPS require the Contractor to refurbish sets, post-incident, and revalidate them, in line with certification requirements. The contract will be for a period of five (5) years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an Executive Agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJNI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Prison Service operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. NIPS wish to appoint a contractor for the supply, delivery and refurbishment of Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment (CSRE). NIPS require Cell Snatch Rescue Equipment (CSRE) smoke hoods-type equipment to be deployed on prison landings to provide breathable oxygen for prison officers, which enables them to safely deal with cell fire incidents. These sets were rolled out in 2009 and their use is now mandatory to enable officers to protect their own health and safety and that of affected prisoners under the duty of care that we provide for them. Cell fire incidents with the safe removal of the prisoner from cell is planned for less than 20 minutes. NIPS require the Contractor to refurbish sets, post-incident, and revalidate them, in line with certification requirements. The contract will be for a period of five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025688-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111400 - Fire escape equipment

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025688-2023
- 22 Jun 2023 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017783-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/prisons

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