West Midlands Fire & Rescue · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of National Framework for Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment

Awarded 21 Apr 2025

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Awarded21 Apr 2025
Value£5,000,000.00
SupplierBlockabox,Central Management Catalogue Agency UK Ltd T/A CMCA(UK),Gailarde Ltd,Interweave Textiles Limited,Solon Security Ltd,Sunhigh Limited,Surefire Services Ltd,Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
AgencyWest Midlands Fire & Rescue
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Expires in 2y 6mo4y term, 39% elapsed
Awarded 21 Apr 2025Expires 20 Apr 2029

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West Midlands Fire & Rescue awarded a multi-supplier framework agreement to Blockabox, Central Management Catalogue Agency UK Ltd T/A CMCA(UK), Gailarde Ltd, Interweave Textiles Limited, Solon Security Ltd, Sunhigh Limited, Surefire Services Ltd, and Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd for the supply and delivery of Safe and Well Equipment.

The framework supports Safe and Well visits conducted by UK Fire and Rescue Services, which provide advice to vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly, to improve health and wellbeing and reduce fire risk.

Equipment includes fire retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, curtains, mattresses, nightwear, smoking aprons, home safety security equipment to protect from arson, fire retardant rubber mats, personal protection misting systems, and keep warm packs.

The framework is available to all UK Fire and Rescue Services and local authorities in England and Wales, allowing direct call-off orders and further competitions.

The anticipated value of the supply is between £0 and £5 million, with Lot 1 for Fire Retardant Bedding valued at £924,000.

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