---
title: "Supply of Mainline Branches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067071"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067071.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 Mainline Branches

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067071

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## Summary

In a recently completed public procurement process, the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the supply of mainline branches. This procurement, falling under the industry category of "Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment," involves a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract was activated with Delta Fire, an SME based in Norwich, on 11th February 2026 and will run until 31st March 2026. The contract, signed on 26th January 2026, involves a gross value of £91,701 and will facilitate delivery within the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers within the safety equipment sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their market reach by collaborating with public authorities. Companies specialising in firefighting and rescue equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, leveraging the procurement method of limited competition to forge partnerships with organisations like the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Contract Details Notice for the supply of mainline branches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025817-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,417 |

## 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 | DELTA FIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025817-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025817-2026
  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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