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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £135,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £162,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 7 November 2025 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-056420 |
| Notice Reference: | 059444-2025 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services
DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services
DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services
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Awarded to (22 suppliers)
| Award status: | Active |
| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
| Period rationale: | The market for respiratory protective equipment is stable. The liklihood of new suppliers entering the UK market who have the capability and products to meet the UK specific detailed requirements and UK specific Standards is extremely low. Due to the stability of the market, there is an option to extend the Framework by up to two years providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities. Substantial changes could include, amongst other things • new entrants to the market • suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services • technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework • changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework. |
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in conjunction with the National Fire Chiefs Council Respiratory Protective Equipment Group (NFCC RPE Group) and the NFCC Procurement Hub is leading a procurement project to replace the existing Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services The framework will enable Contracting Authorities named on the framework to procure Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services. The detailed requirements have been split into Lots which have been developed with the support of the NFCC RPE Group. Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems Lot 4 Telemetry Lot 5 Maintenance services Lot 6 Provision of consumables, parts and spares Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services The contract location will depend upon the call-off contracts awarded by the Contracting Authorities. The Framework will be a closed framework for a period of 4 years. Due to the stability of the market, there is an option to extend the Framework by up to two years providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities. No maximum number of suppliers per lot has been applied. Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents which will be available through the e-tendering portal. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should register on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity will be tendered shortly. The e-tendering portal is located at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
Cylinders with ancillaries
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
Integrated Communications Systems
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
Telemetry
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
Maintenance services
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
Parts, spares and consumables
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
Other respiratory protective equipment and services
Contract period: — → 28 February 2030
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Application Deadline
7 November 2025
Closed
Estimated Value
£135,000,000
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