--- title: "NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 3 (Firehoods)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05614a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05614a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05614a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05614a.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 3 (Firehoods) Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05614a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05614a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05614a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 3 (Firehoods) was conducted by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority. The competitive tender aimed to establish a framework agreement for supplying firehoods. The contract, valued at approximately £17.88 million, saw the engagement of multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including East England and Northern Ireland, under the industry categories of occupational clothing and firefighting equipment. The procurement method used was the "competitive flexible procedure" with key milestones including the end of the standstill period on 20th April 2026, and the contract commencement slated for 11th May 2026. The procurement phase has reached completion, with a standstill period transitioning to the contract period set until March 2034. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational and industrial clothing, particularly those with experience in producing firefighting and safety gear. The framework allows up to three successful suppliers to secure agreements, fostering competitive innovation and quality supply at the intersection of public safety and apparel. SMEs, like Eagle Technical Products limited and FlamePro Global Ltd, both of which have proven successful, can leverage this opportunity to expand their influence and operational capacities in the fire safety equipment sector. This process not only enhances business growth but fortifies supplier relationships with a major public authority, potentially leading to repeated and scalable procurement engagements. ## 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 3 - Fire Hoods, please note a voluntary 30 days standstill period now applies from starting from 9/04/2026 ending on 9/05/2026. . 'Lot 3 (Firehoods)' relates to the provision of Firehoods ,as 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/033496-2026 | | 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 | £17,875,488 | | Lots value | £17,875,488 | | Awards value | £17,875,488 | | 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 | EAGLE TECHNICAL PRODUCTS; FLAMEPRO GLOBAL; HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS | ## 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 18:38 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033496-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032345-2026 - 30 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044511-2025 - 30 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044419-2025 - 17 Jul 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040961-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033496-2026 13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032345-2026 9th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044511-2025 30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044419-2025 30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040961-2025 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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