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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ca5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ca5

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the tender process for the "Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors" contract. This procurement falls within the goods category and involves the provision of 5 Channel Gas Monitors that will support various fire and rescue operations. The procurement method was an open competition, classified as below the threshold. The award was made to Draeger Safety UK Ltd on 2nd June 2026, with a contract valued at £200,000 GBP. The contract commences on 1st July 2026 and will run for four years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement serves the UKJ45 region, with the buyer located in Tovil, United Kingdom.

This successful tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety and monitoring equipment, particularly those focusing on gas-detection technology. Although the award was completed by a large supplier, the procurement process was open to SMEs, although none progressed to the final stage. Companies in the manufacturing and maintenance of gas-detection apparatus or similar wares could benefit by aligning their offerings to such public sector needs in future tenders. The contract underscores the demand for reliable safety equipment, providing a springboard for businesses aiming to expand in the public safety and fire services market.

## Notice

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority are inviting tenders from suppliers to provide 5 Channel Gas Monitors for: *75 frontline appliances *12 Hazmat Advisors *2 to support Confined Space working *4 to support Training *1 for Fire Investigation *6 Spare - to be held by Kent Fire and Rescue There will be a requirement that 14 of these gas monitors are 'pumped' and the other 86 will be passive, non-pumped gas monitors. The contract will be for 4 years with the option to extend for one 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051856-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | TOVIL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33195100 - Monitors
- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus
- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051856-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011923-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051856-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011923-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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