--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2025-01-27" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE Buyer: LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cd55.json) ## Summary Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service is conducting a market engagement exercise to find a replacement solution for the management of their pooled Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This procurement process falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and focuses on goods. The contracting authority is located in Preston, UK, with the relevant details and documentation accessible via the Delta eSourcing portal. Key dates for this process include an extended deadline for clarifications until 7 February 2025, and the final submission deadline for supplier responses is 21 February 2025 at noon. The exercise aims to gather market input and interest for both hardware and software solutions, potentially leading to a formal procurement stage. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions related to PPE management. Companies with innovative solutions that can support improved management of emergency services' PPE would find this engagement beneficial for showcasing their offerings. The Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service seeks to understand new market approaches and solutions, which could lead to future procurement activities. Firms with the capability to provide integrated software packages, industry-specific applications, or hardware systems that can enhance PPE management are well-suited to participate and potentially secure a partnership with this regional authority. ## Notice EXTENSION TO DEADLINE FOR CLARIFICATIONS - MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - replacement solution for the management of pooled PPE. Please log into the procurement portal and use access code F4635RQ294 to access the necessary documentation. All requests for clarifications should be submitted as soon as possible using the "Messaging" facility on the Delta (www.Supply4NWFire.org.uk) procurement portal. If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFireeSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email nwfire@delta-esourcing.com ### Lot Information Hardware to support the management of pooled PPE Please see market test document for further information, however this lot has been provisionally included for any potential hardware that suppliers may propose and or be able to provide to support a solution for the management of our pooled PPE. Software to facilitate the management of pooled PPE Please refer to the market test document for further information, however this lot has been provisionally included for any potential software that suppliers may propose and or be able to provide to support a solution for the management of our pooled PPE. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002713-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 3LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Greyfriars | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 44316400 - Hardware - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002713-2025 - 3 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000082-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bipsolutions.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F4635RQ294 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Software-package-and-information-systems./F4635RQ294 - https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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