---
title: "Supply of Fire Fighting Helmets & Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066555"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# Supply of Fire Fighting Helmets & Associated Products

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066555

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## Summary

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of fire-fighting helmets and associated products, as described in the contracting process with ID ocds-h6vhtk-066555. The procurement process involved multiple Fire and Rescue Authorities across regions such as NW England and Northern Ireland. With the procurement category focused on goods, the industry classification identifies the contract under fire-brigade uniforms. Although the tender stage is complete, it utilised a direct award method under the YPO Framework Agreement, circumventing the typical requirement for a call for competition. The contract was signed on 16th February 2026, with Bristol Uniforms Limited selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in fire-protective equipment, particularly those capable of meeting the continuity of supply requirements within the specified regions. The direct award method highlights the need for reliable and high-quality products, offering potential growth for large and established businesses that have proven capacities to deliver within such frameworks. Given the nature of the products, manufacturers with expertise in developing innovative safety gear stand in a strong position to compete in such tenders in the future.

## Notice

Fire Fighting Helmets

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Fire Fighter Helmets and Associated Products

Options: option to extend by a further 12 Months

### Procurement Information

Direct Award Utilising YPO Framework Agreement Reference:1204 Lot 2.1 Fire Protective Helmets & Associated Products. Using the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 For continuity of supply with the currrent Firefighting Helmet used within the NW England and N Ireland Region

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020882-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY; CUMBRIA FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE; GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORIY; LANCASHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY; NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOL UNIFORMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020882-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://bristoluniforms.com/
- https://manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/
- https://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/
- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.nifrs.org/

## Provenance

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