---
title: "Supply of fire extinguishers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067068"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067068.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Supply of fire extinguishers

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067068

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## Summary

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority conducted a procurement process for the supply of fire extinguishers to the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The process is now complete, with contracts awarded on 17th January 2026 and the supply agreements commencing on 24th March 2026. This procurement was focused on goods specific to fire safety equipment under the industry category 'Fire extinguishers' (CPV code 35111300) and was executed in the region of UKH34, United Kingdom. The procurement followed the 'limited' method due to it being below the threshold for competition, as per the legal basis 2023/54. The awarded contract is active and includes a renewal option, with a period running until 25th January 2028, potentially extending to 2029.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses in the fire safety equipment sector, particularly those able to supply specialised fire extinguishers. Guardian Fire Safety Management Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, illustrating opportunities for smaller businesses within public sector procurement. Companies located in or able to operate within the UKH34 region of the United Kingdom and capable of managing contracts under limited competition parameters could benefit from similar procurements. Such contracts can be an avenue for growth by establishing a foothold in consistent supply for government and public sector entities, especially those falling under sub-central government categories.

## Notice

Supply of fire extinguishers to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025804-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 25 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | RIVENHALL |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025804-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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