---
title: "Supply of Akron Branches for 22mm Hose Reels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "East Sussex Fire Authority"
published: "2026-09-11"
---

# Supply of Akron Branches for 22mm Hose Reels

Buyer: East Sussex Fire Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7.json)

## Summary

East Sussex Fire Authority procured Akron branches for appliance-mounted 22mm hose reels. The equipment is intended to mirror the Akron branches already used with the Authority’s 19mm hose, supporting the introduction of 22mm hose on its fire appliances. This is a goods requirement for firefighting and related rescue and safety equipment. Delivery is within the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is East Sussex Fire Authority, based in Lewes. The requirement covers a single supply package rather than separate service or works elements, and is focused on compatible firefighting hardware for operational fire and rescue vehicles. Businesses supplying Akron branches or equivalent equipment for fire appliance hose reels would be the closest fit, particularly those able to supply equipment suitable for integration with the Authority’s existing arrangements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. East Sussex Fire Authority used a below-threshold direct award without competition, requesting supplier quotations and selecting the most advantageous tender based on price and availability. Fire Fighting Technologies was awarded the supply contract on 7 September 2026. The award value is £44,000 excluding VAT, or £53,000 including VAT. The contract was signed on 11 September 2026 and has a value of £39,630 excluding VAT, or £47,556 including VAT. Its contract period runs from 15 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The award is active and the contract is active. The procurement is classified as goods, covering firefighting equipment and firefighting, rescue and safety equipment.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award provides a clear indication of East Sussex Fire Authority’s requirement for Akron branches supporting 22mm hose reels on fire appliances. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply the specified Akron equipment, or demonstrate compatibility with the branches and hose-reel arrangements already in operational use. The buyer’s stated decision basis shows that commercially competitive pricing and reliable availability are central to its purchasing approach. Suppliers are therefore likely to be best placed if they have established access to the relevant firefighting equipment, can confirm product compatibility, and can provide dependable supply for operational fire and rescue use. Experience supplying specialist fire-service equipment would also support credibility.

## Notice

To support the introduction of 22mm hose of our appliance mounted reels, we need to source some Akron branches to mirror those in use on the 19mm hose. To that end we will request quotes from suppliers who can provide Akron equipment. We will combine price and availability and direct award to the most advantageous tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086490-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| Contracts value | £39,630 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Premier Hose Technologies Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086490-2026
- 7 Sep 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084300-2026
- 7 Sep 2026 at 06:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086490-2026
  11th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084300-2026
  7th September 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084167-2026
  7th September 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f7.json.