---
title: "Escape Hoods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508a4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-28"
---

# Escape Hoods

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508a4

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Escape Hoods," was managed by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional authority located in Bootle, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically breathing apparatus for firefighting, classified with CPV code 35111100. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising Lot 7 of the Devon and Somerset framework agreement DS314-20 for Respiratory Protective Equipment. The process has now reached the award stage, which was completed on 28th April 2025, with the contract being signed on 4th April 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in safety and protective equipment, particularly those focusing on respiratory protection devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Semmco LPS Limited, who was awarded the contract, can find lucrative prospects by engaging with regionally-focused agencies like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. The specific nature of the equipment required and the direct award procedure used suggest that businesses with niche expertise in quality and performance-driven respiratory equipment are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

The supply of Escape Hoods. Utilising Devon and Somerset framework agreement DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment. Lot 7.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Escape Hoods. Utilising Devon and Somerset framework agreement DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment. Lot 7.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from Devon and Somerset framework agreement DS314-20 for Respiratory Protective Equipment. Lot 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017413-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,274 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | SEMMCO LPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017413-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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