--- title: "NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 2 (Helmets)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056148" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056148" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056148.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056148.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-13" --- # NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 2 (Helmets) Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056148 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056148) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056148.json) ## Summary The Kent and Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority, acting on behalf of the NFCC, has completed the procurement process for the "NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 2 (Helmets)". This contract, which focuses on the provision of Fire Structural Helmets, Wildland/Technical Rescue Helmets, and their associated spares, marks the final stage of the award process as of 13 April 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure. An eight-year framework agreement was awarded to the top three suppliers: Bristol Uniforms Ltd, Rosenbauer Limited, and Vimpex Ltd. This process is projected to reopen for competitive bidding in March 2029 and again between March 2032 and March 2033. The contract covers regions across the United Kingdom, with a total budget of approximately £26.45 million, and the services are scheduled to commence on 11 May 2026, following the conclusion of a mandatory standstill period ending on 9 May 2026. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within the specialised clothing and safety equipment industry, particularly those producing firefighting helmets and related accessories. As the contract intends to be fulfilled through a framework agreement, it allows multiple suppliers to participate and provides scalability over its term. SMEs, such as Bristol Uniforms Ltd and Rosenbauer Limited, demonstrate the competitive nature of smaller, agile businesses in securing such high-profile governmental contracts. Participation in tenders such as this enables suppliers to establish and strengthen relationships with multiple Participating Authorities, thereby enhancing their market presence and creating potential for substantial business growth in the public safety and firefighting sectors. ## Notice Kent and Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of NFCC, as the Contracting Authority, have now awarded the opportunity set out below for Lot 2 Helmets, please note a voluntary 30 days standstill period now applies from starting from 9/04/2026 ending on 9/05/2026. Please note that this opportunity was seeking to establish a series of open Framework Agreements. Each successive open framework will be for specific products and/or services that will be awarded to successful suppliers, pursuant to which the Participating Authorities listed in Annex 1 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire may award a Call-Off Agreement. 'Lot 2 (Helmets)' relates to the provision of Fire Structural Helmets and Wildland/ Technical Rescue Helmets and any associated spares and consumables related to the items set out within the Specification and Requirement document for this Lot. It is has been awarded to the top 3 successful suppliers will each be awarded a Framework Agreement Participating Authorities will be able to enter into a Call-Off Agreement under the Framework Agreement following the call-off procedure. Asan open framework it is intended that it will have a maximum term of 8 years. It is anticipated that the successive frameworks will re-open as follows: in (i) March 2029 and (ii) between March 2032 and March 2033. These dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. Anyone wishing to take part should look for further notices to be published around these times. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033495-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 29 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,451,976 | | Lots value | £26,451,976 | | Awards value | £26,451,976 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Tovil | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL2 East Wales, TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BRISTOL UNIFORMS; ROSENBAUER; VIMPEX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18110000 - Occupational clothing - 18113000 - Industrial clothing - 18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories - 18410000 - Special clothing - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment - 35111000 - Firefighting equipment - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing - 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 18:31 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033495-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032333-2026 - 30 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044512-2025 - 30 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044416-2025 - 17 Jul 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040959-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033495-2026 13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032333-2026 9th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044512-2025 30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044416-2025 30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040959-2025 17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FAJDDJ6886 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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