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title: "Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d6c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Testing of Hose, Fittings and Couplings

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d6c

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## Summary

The public procurement process undertaken by the East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) involved sourcing a supplier to conduct testing on fire hoses, fittings, couplings, and adaptors throughout the jurisdiction of the East Sussex Fire Authority. The purchasing organization is a sub-central government authority headquartered in Lewes, United Kingdom. This procurement process, categorized under services in the firefighting equipment sector, was completed through an open competition method referred to as "Below threshold - open competition." The tender process started with the notice published on 8th April 2026, and bidding was closed by 8th May 2026. The contract's award stage was finalized on 26th May 2026, with the contract commencement slated for 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2029, with potential extensions available.

This contract opportunity, awarded to Fire Hosetech Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Settle, United Kingdom, is part of a larger trend to encourage the participation of SMEs in public procurement. Businesses involved in the production or maintenance of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment stand to benefit significantly from this tender, particularly those equipped to handle specialized equipment inspection and testing services. The nature of the tender offers growth opportunities to niche firms within the safety equipment sector, particularly those looking to expand their service offerings to public sector clients. The contract not only provides a consistent revenue stream over several years but also allows for a demonstration of technical capability and reliability, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities within the public safety and emergency services sectors.

## Notice

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA), on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services (ESFRS) are looking to source a supplier to carry out testing on fire hoses, couplings, adaptors and fittings across the East Sussex Fire Authority estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060085-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | £19,107 |
| Contracts value | £19,107 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRE HOSETECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 44165100 - Hoses
- 44482100 - Fire hoses
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 07:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060085-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 08:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048410-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 07:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031685-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060085-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048410-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031685-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14408
  ITT
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14409
  Quality Submission
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14410
  Pricing Submission

## Notice URLs

- http://www.esfrs.org
- http://www.firehosetech.co.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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