---
title: "PRN004312 RPE and PPE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049ba7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2024-09-17"
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# PRN004312 RPE and PPE

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ba7

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, a regional authority based in Nottingham, has completed a procurement process for the provision of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and personal protection equipment (PPE), classified under the industry category of protective and safety clothing (CPV 35113400). The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Arco, an SME supplier based in Hull, on 13th September 2024, with the contract's value amounting to £180,000. This procurement was exempt from the typical directive requirements, using the ESPO framework 144_23 Lot 1 Direct Award, and the delivery location is within the UKF1 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment and gear, particularly SMEs capable of supplying high-quality protective clothing and RPE. Companies with reliable and adaptable product lines that meet contract specifications can benefit from long-term relationships with essential public services such as fire and rescue. Furthermore, partnerships with regional authorities can provide steady revenue streams and reinforce a company’s market position within the UK, particularly through frameworks like ESPO, which facilitate direct award processes. Such contracts are ideal for businesses looking for low-competition tenders without the need for extensive bidding procedures.

## Notice

Provision of RPE and protection clothing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of RPE and protection clothing

Options: Various goods can be procured if aligned to the nature of the contract.

### Procurement Information

Use of ESPO framework 144_23 Lot 1 Direct Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029749-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | £180,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029749-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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