Awarded

National Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment to UK Fire and Rescue Services

Awarded 18 Apr 2021

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Awarded18 Apr 2021
Value£4,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 1y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 18 Apr 2021Expired 17 Apr 2025

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority awarded a contract to Able 2 Wear Ltd, Blockabox Limited, Gailarde Ltd, Solon Security Ltd, Surefire Services Limited, and Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd for a multi-supplier national framework agreement 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.

The equipment includes fire retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect against arson and other risks, fire retardant rubber mats, and personal protection systems.

The framework allows all UK Fire and Rescue Services to place direct call-off orders with winning suppliers for all lots and to run further competitions for Lots 3, 4, and 5.

The anticipated value of the framework is between £323,000 and £4 million for the goods, with lot values as follows: Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: £432,000; Lot 2 Clothing: £53,000; Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: £107,000; Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment: £48,000; Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems: Unknown; and Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats: £72,000.

The contract value is £4,000,000.

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