--- title: "Fire Cadet Uniform and Ancillary Items" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04567f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04567f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04567f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04567f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2024-09-03" --- # Fire Cadet Uniform and Ancillary Items Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04567f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04567f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04567f.json) ## Summary The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, along with the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, have recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Fire Cadet Uniform and Ancillary Items. This tender, divided into four lots (Workwear, Drill Suit and Leggings, Wellington Boots, and Gloves), was awarded through an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers: Footprint Uniforms for the Workwear and Drill Suits and Leggings, SOUTHCOMBE BROTHERS LIMITED for the Gloves, and Simon Safety & Lifting Centre Ltd for the Wellington Boots. The contracts, signed on 2nd September 2024, will run for an initial period of three years with an optional twelve-month extension based on supplier performance, covering the delivery region of Wales (UKL). The procurement focused on sustainability criteria, including carbon reduction and environmental impact, and placed a significant emphasis on the quality of samples provided. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational and protective clothing, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and innovation in reducing environmental impact. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated their capability to secure such contracts, as evidenced by the awarded suppliers. Businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying fire-brigade uniforms, workwear, protective gear, and accessories can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. The initial contract period and the possibility of extension offer a stable business growth trajectory for suppliers, making it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to grow their government contracting portfolio. ## Notice South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Uniform and Ancillary items. The tender was split into the following Lots:- Lot 1 - Workwear Lot 2 - Drill Suit and Leggings Lot 3 - Wellington Boots Lot 4 - Gloves Bidders have the option to bid for one or multiple Lots. One supplier has been appointed per Lot. A contract has been awarded to the successful supplier(s) for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier. ### Lot Information Workwear South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Workwear Items. The successful supplier must be able to provide all items in this Lot. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier Drill Suits and Leggings South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Drill Suits and Leggings. Suppliers must be able to provide all items in this Lot. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier. Gloves South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Gloves. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier. Wellington Boots South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking tenders for the supply of Fire Cadet Wellington Boots. Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028033-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | May 2027 or if option to extend is taken May 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Additional buyers | MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY; NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | LLANTRISANT | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF72 8LX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire | | Local authority | Denbighshire | | Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan | | Westminster constituency | Clwyd North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | FOOTPRINT UNIFORMS; SIMON SAFETY & LIFTING CENTRE; SOUTHCOMBE BROTHERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18110000 - Occupational clothing - 18130000 - Special workwear - 18141000 - Work gloves - 18143000 - Protective gear - 18222000 - Corporate clothing - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories - 18424000 - Gloves - 18800000 - Footwear - 18830000 - Protective footwear - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms ## Release History - 3 Sep 2024 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028033-2024 - 1 May 2024 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014043-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://northwalesfire.gov.uk - https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0360 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0484 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0516 - https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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