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title: "Draeger Additional Non-Contract Repairs"
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# Draeger Additional Non-Contract Repairs

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b64

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## Summary

This public procurement process, conducted by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), involves the contracting of Draeger Safety UK Ltd for additional non-contract repairs of breathing apparatus used in firefighting. The procurement pertains to the goods category under the CPV classification 35111100 and is located in Northern Ireland (UKN). The contract, which enables necessary repairs on the vital breathing apparatus, was awarded on 18th November 2024 and is set to run for a period of 10 years, concluding on 18th November 2034. This exclusive contract was granted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to Draeger being the sole authorised provider for servicing and repairs.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in safety equipment and repair services, particularly those experienced in servicing breathing apparatus. Companies with expertise in firefighting equipment maintenance could benefit from engaging in this sector, as the procurement ensures continued operational readiness and safety for NIFRS fire fighters. This contract represents a stable, decade-long business opportunity, with Draeger Safety UK Ltd being the primary supplier, due to their exclusive rights and specialised role in maintaining this critical life-saving equipment.

## Notice

As part of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service's (NIFRS) operational fire fighters duties, they have to enter operational incidents wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA). This system allows the firefighter to breathe clean air which enables them to carry out rescues or to fight fires in burning or smoke filled buildings. Each BA set has a cylinder that contains clean air; the cylinder only has a limited amount of clean air so fire fighters are restricted on the length of time they can operate effectively in this environment before they have to exit the building and change the cylinder. This contract will enable vital repairs to be undertaken on this Apparatus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service's (NIFRS) operational fire fighters duties, they have to enter operational incidents wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA). This system allows the firefighter to breathe clean air which enables them to carry out rescues or to fight fires in burning or smoke filled buildings. Each BA set has a cylinder that contains clean air; the cylinder only has a limited amount of clean air so fire fighters are restricted on the length of time they can operate effectively in this environment before they have to exit the building and change the cylinder. This contract will enable vital repairs to be undertaken on this Apparatus. Additional information: This Contract is for a period of 10 years with no option to extend. The contract commenced on 18th November 2024. The Client cannot guarantee any particular level of business within the Contract. Any information on value of business are for guidance only and no guarantee is given as to the exact value under this Contract. Any levels, or aggregate values of goods, referred to are indicative only and shall not be binding on the Client.

### Procurement Information

This DAC is required and in accordance with Exclusive Rights 32(2)(b)(iii) Reasons. The BA sets are manufactured by a company called Draeger Safety UK and they are the only people authorised to carry out any servicing or repairs on this piece of equipment, also only parts supplied by Draeger Safety UK can be fitted to the BA sets therefore they are the sole supplier for the Service and Repair of the equipment and will ensure that NIFRS can continue to keep this critical piece of operational equipment serviceable and fully operational.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039541-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | DOWNPATRICK |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT30 6RA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Knocknashinna |
| Westminster constituency | South Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039541-2024
- 31 Oct 2024 at 16:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035381-2024
- 17 Sep 2024 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029647-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nifrs.org/

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