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title: "Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue & Harness Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment + a Variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment located At Various Fire Stations"
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# Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue & Harness Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment + a Variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment located At Various Fire Stations

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6b3

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## Summary

East Sussex Fire Authority is undertaking a procurement process for "Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue & Harness Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment plus a Variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment" at various fire stations across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Classified under the security, firefighting, and rescue equipment industry, this tender process began on 17th June 2026, with the tender period closing on 17th July 2026. Interested parties should note that the submission method involves using the In-Tend portal, with the enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, categorised under services, and is currently at the tender stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in inspection and maintenance services of firefighting and rescue equipment. Companies with expertise in handling safety, lifting, and lowering equipment would be ideally positioned to benefit from this contract. Given the reserved participation criterion of SME and VCSE, smaller enterprises could find strategic growth opportunities herein. Moreover, successful bidders may have the chance for contract extensions, supporting sustained business growth over the contract term and potential renewals up to 2031.

## Notice

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) for the provision of Inspection Services for Access Safety Kits, Working at Height, Rope Rescue Equipment, Fall Arrest Equipment and a variety of Lifting & Lowering Equipment across its estate in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056987-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42411000 - Pulley tackle and hoists
- 42413000 - Jacks and vehicle hoists
- 42414400 - Vehicle-mounted cranes
- 50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 09:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056987-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056987-2026
  17th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17894
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17895
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17896

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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