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title: "National Framework Agreement for Safe and Well Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c310"
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# National Framework Agreement for Safe and Well Equipment

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c310

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## Summary

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has issued a tender for the "National Framework Agreement for Safe and Well Equipment". This procurement falls under the goods category and focuses on the supply of fire retardant bedding, clothing, home security equipment, safety equipment, personal protection misting systems, rubber mats, and keep warm packs, aimed at enhancing the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals such as the elderly. The framework agreement is valued at £5,000,000, covering the entire UK region, with an open procedure method. The procurement process is active, and key dates include the bid submission deadline on 24th January 2025 and the award notification period starting on the same date.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in products for health, safety, and fire prevention. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that produce fire retardant textiles, security equipment, and winter warmth items. As the framework agreement allows multi-supplier participation, businesses can benefit from a collaborative environment to enhance product offerings and expand market presence. Companies with relevant certifications, such as third-party validation for fire protection systems, will be well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework.

## Notice

Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, curtains, mattresses, nightwear, smoking aprons, home safety security equipment to protect from arson, fire retardant rubber mats, personal protection misting systems that can be fitted into properties and keep warm packs.

### Lot Information

Fire Retardant Clothing and Smoking Aprons

Suppliers to provide fire retardant clothing to Source 5 and or source 7 to include pyjamas, night gowns and smoking aprons to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities

Fire Retardant Bedding, blankets, throws, mattress toppers and soft furnishings

Suppliers to provide fire retardant bedding packs, throws, blankets, mattress toppers, curtains, mattresses to source 5 and or source to all UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.

Home Security Equipment

Suppliers to provide a range of home security equipment to keep vulnerable people safe in their homes in particular from the risks of arson.

Home Safety Equipment

Suppliers to provide to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities equipment to keep vulnerable community members safe in their homes.

Personal Protection Misting Systems

Suppliers to provide personal protection misting systems to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities. These system will act as a method of suppressing fire in homes. The performance and effectiveness of the system must be evidence based and validated by appropriate third party testing and certification - for example LPS 1655.

Fire Retardant Rubber Mats

Suppliers to provide fire retardant rubber mats to source 5 to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.

Keep Warm Packs

Suppliers to provide keep warm packs to UK Fire and Rescue Services and local authorities. These packs will include items such as hot water bottles, blanket, socks and gloves to ensure vulnerable members of communities can stay warm during winter months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014955-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,738,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,943,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION; WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BLOCKABOX; CMCA(UK; GAILARDE; INTERWEAVE TEXTILES; SOLON SECURITY; SUNHIGH; SUREFIRE SERVICES; THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 39143112 - Mattresses
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
- 39515100 - Curtains
- 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
- 39532000 - Mats

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014955-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039448-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://gailarde.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor3UYNixFXR58Al4RALoGC9FqxiPTvUgwnse59MKrQYKy6QDKuJ
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://solonsecurity.co.uk/
- https://www.blockabox.co.uk/
- https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/
- https://www.interweavetextiles.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22199403341&utm_term=interweave%20textiles&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADC8BjwN4UNpEaG_k9wGcLJWY4B4k&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_4
- https://www.sunhigh.co.uk/
- https://www.surefire.co.uk/
- https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
- https://www.wmfs.net/

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