---
title: "Fire Cadet Helmets"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141509"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141509.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2024-09-03"
---

# Fire Cadet Helmets

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141509

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## Summary

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), based in Llantrisant, has awarded a contract for the supply of Fire Cadet Helmets to Vimpex Ltd. The procurement process, classified under the industry categories of safety headgear and helmets, progressed through several stages, culminating in the award phase on 24th July 2024. This tender covers an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of a 12-month extension based on supplier performance. Throughout the process, SWFRS collaborated with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority. The procurement was conducted using an open method, and the key dates included the tender closing on 14th June 2024 and the award on 5th July 2024.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in safety gear, particularly those focusing on emergency services. Both small and large businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying protective equipment can benefit from this procurement. The successful bidder, Vimpex Ltd, is expected to adhere to stringent performance criteria during the contract term. This opportunity highlights the potential for business growth within the safety equipment industry, encouraging suppliers to strive for excellence and reliability to secure long-term collaborations with public safety organizations such as the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

## Notice

In collaboration with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were seeking a supplier of Fire Cadet Helmets.A contract has been awarded to the successful supplier for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months subject to the performance of the successful supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141509 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LLANTRISANT |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8LX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIMPEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18444100 - Safety headgear
- 18444110 - Helmets

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 09:41 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141509
- 16 May 2024 at 09:40 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141509

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478034&idx=2
  16th May 2024 - ITQ Part 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478034&idx=3
  16th May 2024 - Appendix A - Practical Trial
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478034&idx=4
  16th May 2024 - Appendix B - T&C's
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478034&idx=5
  16th May 2024 - Appendix C - Business Continuity Audit Report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478034&idx=6
  16th May 2024 - Appendix D - Fire Cadet Drills
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY478034&idx=1
  16th May 2024 - ITQ Part 1

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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