---
title: "Supply of Rescue Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee2b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Supply of Rescue Systems

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee2b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Rescue Systems" has been overseen by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, based in Bootle, United Kingdom. This contract, identified as MFRS 2425-51, is within the public authority sub-central government industry category, related specifically to goods, such as structural products. The procurement stage for this has been completed, with a direct award method employed due to the unique compatibility requirements of the Paratech Rescue System supplied by VIMPEX LIMITED. Key dates for this contract include an active period starting from 30th April 2025 to 29th April 2026, following the award status being dated as active on 2nd May 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in emergency equipment and structural rescue systems, particularly those capable of providing bespoke or unique technology solutions that meet specific operational needs as demonstrated by VIMPEX LIMITED. Companies focusing on innovative rescue equipment can benefit from engaging with public procurement processes, especially if they have exclusive rights or specialised capabilities like those required in this tender. The direct award also highlights a market opportunity where exclusivity can provide a competitive advantage, fostering growth for businesses with proprietary solutions.

## Notice

These systems are designed for use in high-stress emergency situations, specifically in structural collapse and confined space rescue operations. They provide a stable and reliable means of supporting and stabilising collapsed structures or elements, allowing first responders and rescue teams to operate safely and effectively in hazardous environment.

### Procurement Information

Vimpex Limited is the only agent in the UK to supply Paratech Rescue System. To ensure and maintain compatibility with the Paratech equipment already held on the existing Urban Search and Rescue vehicles. Paratech does not recognise any other manufacturers' equipment as being compatible with its existing products. Failure to comply with this, would void all warranties and existing load testing of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018630-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,544,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,118,740 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 2 May 2025 at 07:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018630-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 18:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009771-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018630-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009771-2025
  17th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vimpex.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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