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title: "Supply of Fire Safety Products and Associated Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)"
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# Supply of Fire Safety Products and Associated Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0459bb

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## Summary

The Kent County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender for the "Supply of Fire Safety Products and Associated Services" within the "Firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment" industry category. This procurement opportunity is open to all public sector bodies and involves a Framework Agreement split into six lots covering various aspects of fire safety. The tender deadline is set for June 28, 2024, with the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and other businesses involved in supplying fire safety products and services to public sector organisations. Companies offering services such as emergency lighting, fire risk assessment, fire prevention systems, and wild fire suppression equipment are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process follows an open procedure with a focus on establishing a framework agreement accessible to a wide range of public sector bodies.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will cover, but not be limited to, the following Goods/Services: Emergency Lighting Fire Risk Assessment Fire Awareness Training Fire Detection, Alarm, Monitoring Systems and Services Sprinkler Systems The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Fire Safety Products Wet and Dry Risers Wild Fire Suppression Equipment This Framework Agreement is open to all public sector organisations and has been split into six (6) LOTS; LOT 1 - The Supply of Fire Safety Products including Passive Fire Equipment LOT 2 - Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Awareness Training LOT 3 - Fire Prevention, Detection Systems and Suppression Systems LOT 4 - Emergency Lighting LOT 5 - Wet and Dry Risers LOT 6 - Wild Fire Suppression Equipment

### Lot Information

The Supply of Fire Safety Products including Passive Fire Equipment

This LOT is for the supply, installation, maintenance and testing of fire safety equipment, this would include the following but is not limited to: *Evacuation chairs *Extinguisher stands *Fire blankets *Fire buckets *Fire compliant storage solutions for E-scooters/ E-bikes *Fire doors and shutters *Fire extinguishers; water, powder, gas, foam and wet chemical *Fire fighting foam equipment and nozzles *Fire hoses *Fire marshal kits *Fire safety log books *Fire signs Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Awareness Training

This LOT will cover a fully comprehensive fire risk assessment which is to be documented and meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the changes applied as of 1st October 2023 and should identify the following; *The risks and persons at risk *Identifying fire hazards *Fire detection and alarm systems *Means of escape/exit plan *Maintenance and testing of fire equipment *Actions required with appropriate recommendations The Supplier will also need to provide fire awareness training to Customer's nominated staff. Topics to be covered should include; *The types of fires *What to do in the event of a fire *Fire prevention *Clear duties and responsibilities of a fire warden Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Fire Prevention, Detection Systems and Suppression Systems

This LOT is for the supply, installation, service and maintenance of fire protection and detection systems. Suppliers must be able to provide conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarms as well as category M, L and P systems. The Supplier will also be expected to install the fire systems at the Customers premises, provide maintenance and also testing and inspection Services as required by regulations. The Supplier may also need to provide maintenance, testing and inspection Services to an existing fire detection and alarm system if the Customer already has one installed and if required. Areas to be covered include, but are not limited to: *Fire detection including AOV systems, and fire alarm systems *Fire monitoring systems *Sprinkler systems *Fire and smoke dampers and shutters for HVAC systems Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Emergency Lighting

This LOT is for the supply, installation, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting. Suppliers should be able to provide a range of: *Maintained lighting - mains powered and used as part of a normal room lighting system that switch to battery use and dim to a lower-level light in event of power loss *Non-maintained lighting - battery powered that only come on for a specific duration when power supply to normal artificial lighting fails The successful Supplier will be expected to consistently demonstrate that they can effectively manage the Framework Agreement and ensure Customers receive best value. Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Wet and Dry Risers

This LOT is for the supply, installation, testing and maintenance of wet and dry risers. Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

Wild Fire Suppression Equipment

This LOT is for the supply of specialist wild fire equipment, including the following but not limited to: *Backpack pumps *Fire beater *Fire hoses and nozzles *Fire sand *Portable fire pumps and accessories *Wildfire rakes Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015426-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 24951210 - Fire-extinguisher powder
- 24951220 - Fire-extinguisher agents
- 31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111200 - Firefighting materials
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
- 39525400 - Fire blankets
- 42122110 - Pumps for firefighting
- 42512510 - Dampers
- 44115500 - Sprinkler systems
- 44165000 - Hoses, risers and sleeves
- 44165200 - Risers
- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 44221400 - Shutters
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work
- 45343100 - Fireproofing work
- 45343230 - Sprinkler systems installation work
- 45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 75251100 - Firefighting services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 75251120 - Forest-firefighting services

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015426-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E4CYJ6R899
- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Firefighting%2C-rescue-and-safety-equipment./E4CYJ6R899
- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Firefighting%2C-rescue-and-safety-equipment./E4CYJ6R899

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