--- title: "Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05675d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05675d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05675d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05675d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05675d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05675d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05675d.json) ## Summary The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment," designated for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This process involves acquiring devices such as portable pumps, branches, right angle torches, and positive pressure ventilation fans. The procurement falls under the industry category of firefighting, rescue and safety equipment. Pre-market engagement events are anticipated to occur towards the end of September or the beginning of October 2025 in Northamptonshire, as part of an effort to refine specifications with market input. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 12th September 2025. The procurement method includes pre-tender engagement and an above-threshold goods category, highlighting that the procurement is significant in scale. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment and technology. The initiative aims to refine the procurement specification, indicating a thorough approach that benefits suppliers with innovative or enhanced products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly have the suitability and opportunity to engage, suggesting a welcoming landscape for diverse business capabilities. The eventual contract period will span from December 2025 to December 2028, providing a stable, multi-year engagement for successful bidders. Businesses well-versed in supplying firefighting, rescue equipment, or related safety goods are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement process. ## Notice The Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment to include Portable Pumps, Branches, Right Angle Torches, Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Products available and to refine our specification prior to going to tender. We are hoping to hold a Pre-Market Engagement event towards end of September or beginning of October in Northamptonshire. ### Planning Information The Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment to include Portable Pumps, Branches, Right Angle Torches, Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Products available and to refine our specification prior to going to tender. We are hoping to hold a Pre-Market Engagement event towards end of September or beginning of October in Northamptonshire. If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement event, please complete the question within the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN8 6GS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway | | Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31521320 - Torches - 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment - 42122110 - Pumps for firefighting - 42522000 - Non-domestic fans ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 14:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2025 - 29 Aug 2025 at 14:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052523-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043585-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052524-2025 29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052523-2025 29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043585-2025 28th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome - 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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