Scope
Reference
CS27074
Description
Hampshire County Council (HCC) is looking to establish a framework agreement for the supply, installation, training, and disposal of P50 fire extinguishers, including the disposal of traditional steel extinguishers.
This framework will primarily support the estates of Hampshire County Council and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Services, but will also be available for use by other contracting authorities. These may include local authorities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, as well as schools, academies, colleges, and third sector organisations operating within the region.
Traditional steel fire extinguishers have long been the standard means of first response fire protection. However, these extinguishers require regular servicing by certified engineers, involve on-going maintenance costs, and contribute to environmental waste at the end of their service life due to their steel construction and pressurised contents. The P50 extinguisher range offers a more cost-effective alternative, manufactured from composite materials that are corrosion-resistant, require no discharge testing or refilling for up to 10 years, and can be visually inspected by trained staff on-site. This significantly reduces maintenance costs, environmental impact and operational disruptions.
Through this framework, the Authority aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and long-term cost-effectiveness across its estate and those of other partner organisations.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Supply, Installation and Training for P50 Fire Extinguishers & Disposal of Steel Extinguishers
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £650,000,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 15 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35111300 - Fire extinguishers
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Eastern Extinguishers Limited
- Companies House: 11602722
Eastern House, Maurice Gaymer Road,
Attleborough, United Kingdom,
NR17 2QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply, Installation and Training for P50 Fire Extinguishers & Disposal of Steel Extinguishers
Safelincs Limited
- Companies House: 04715788
33 West Street,
Alford, England,
LN13 9FX
United Kingdom
Email: support@safelincs.co.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply, Installation and Training for P50 Fire Extinguishers & Disposal of Steel Extinguishers
Contracting authority
Hampshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-7586-PWLP
High St, The Castle
Winchester
SO23 8UJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rebecca Downard
Email: procurement.support@hants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hants.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government