---
title: "40 midpoint bracing kits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-02-04"
---

# 40 midpoint bracing kits

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db71

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, headquartered in Bootle, aimed to acquire 40 midpoint bracing kits under the tender title "40 midpoint bracing kits" classified within the Structural products industry category (CPV code 44200000). This process, tagged as an Award, commenced on 4th February 2025 and concluded with a contract signed on 28th November 2024 valued at £232,400. The procurement method utilised was limited and the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical necessity stated by the Home Office for safety issues related to USAR shoring capabilities. The delivery region specified is UKD.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural products and safety equipment. Vimpex, a large-scale supplier based in Essex, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to engage in high-value contracts if they possess unique technical capabilities or specialised products that meet stringent safety standards. Companies capable of providing highly specialised or technically unique goods may find similar opportunities within public sector procurements, especially those addressing critical safety requirements.

## Notice

Bracing kits

### Procurement Information

Single source supplier and has Home Office approval due to a safety issue with our USAR shoring capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003635-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 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 | £232,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44200000 - Structural products

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003635-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/about/supplying-goods-and-services-to-mfra/

## Provenance

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