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title: "NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 6 (Footwear)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05614d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 6 (Footwear)

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05614d

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire and Rescue Authority, for the NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 6 (Footwear), has completed the award stage. The process involves a series of open Framework Agreements, and the successful bid pertains to the provision of fire structural boots. The contracting authority, serving sub-central government, facilitates this on behalf of NFCC. The procurement, categorised under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment, takes place across various locations in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a competitive flexible procedure method, supporting its open nature and prepared for call-off agreements as needed. Significant dates include a standstill period ending on 20th April 2026, and the contract commencing on 12th May 2026, lasting until 29th March 2034.

This tender creates multiple opportunities for businesses to expand, particularly for SMEs within the sector of occupational clothing and firefighting equipment. Companies specialising in special workwear, industrial clothing, and firefighting gear are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Framework agreements offer the potential for long-term contracts and repeated business opportunities as frameworks re-open at specified intervals, allowing companies to position themselves as key suppliers to fire and rescue services across the UK. The criteria assessed include both quality and price, focusing on technical ability and capacity, which underscores the importance of innovation and reliability for potential contractors.

## 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 6 Footwear , 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. . This award Notice relates to 'Lot 6 (Footwear)'. 'Lot 6 (Footwear)' relates to the provision of Fire Structural Boots, as set out within the Specification and Requirement document for this Lot. It is has been awarded to the 7 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. As an 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/033500-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 29 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,348,300 |
| Lots value | £71,348,300 |
| Awards value | £71,348,300 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | BALLYCLARE; BRISTOL UNIFORMS; EAGLE TECHNICAL PRODUCT LIMITIED; FLAMEPRO GLOBAL; HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTION; JOLLY SCARPE; ROSENBAUER |

## 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 19:08 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033500-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2026
- 30 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044506-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040964-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033500-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044506-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040964-2025
  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

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