- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Fire Retardant Clothing and Smoking Aprons
- Lot 1. Fire Retardant Bedding, blankets, throws, mattress toppers and soft furnishings
- Lot 3. Home Security Equipment
- Lot 4. Home Safety Equipment
- Lot 5. Personal Protection Misting Systems
- Lot 6. Fire Retardant Rubber Mats
- Lot 7. Keep Warm Packs
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
99 Vauxhall Road Nechells
Birmingham
B7 4HW
Contact
Liz Davies
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
National Framework Agreement for Safe and Well Equipment
Reference number
C5682
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39512000 - Bed linen
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to 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 that can be fitted into properties and keep warm packs.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Clothing and Smoking Aprons
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18224000 - Clothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabrics
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide fire retardant clothing to Source 5 and or source 7 to include pyjamas, night gowns and smoking aprons to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Bedding, blankets, throws, mattress toppers and soft furnishings
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39143112 - Mattresses
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
- 39515100 - Curtains
- 39515000 - Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide fire retardant bedding packs, throws, blankets, mattress toppers, curtains, mattresses to source 5 and or source to all UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Home Security Equipment
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35121000 - Security equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide a range of home security equipment to keep vulnerable people safe in their homes in particular from the risks of arson.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Home Safety Equipment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities equipment to keep vulnerable community members safe in their homes.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Personal Protection Misting Systems
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35111500 - Fire suppression system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide personal protection misting systems to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities. These system will act as a method of suppressing fire in homes. The performance and effectiveness of the system must be evidence based and validated by appropriate third party testing and certification – for example LPS 1655.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Rubber Mats
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
- 39532000 - Mats
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide fire retardant rubber mats to source 5 to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Keep Warm Packs
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 35121000 - Security equipment
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide keep warm packs to UK Fire and Rescue Services and local authorities. These packs will include items such as hot water bottles, blanket, socks and gloves to ensure vulnerable members of communities can stay warm during winter months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
C5682
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-039448
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
1
Title
Fire Retardant Bedding, Throws, Blankets, Mattress Toppers and Soft Furnishings
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Arbry House , Unit 6, Piccadilly Trading Estate
Manchester
M1 2NP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address
https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gailarde Limited
Suite 170 Catalyst House, Suite 170 Catalyst House, Centennial Way
Elstree
WD6 3SY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address
https://gailarde.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor3UYNixFXR58Al4RALoGC9FqxiPTvUgwnse59MKrQYKy6QDKuJ
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interweave Textiles Limited
Interweave House, Old Power Way, Lowfields Business Park , Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9DE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £924,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £924,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
2
Title
Fire Retardant Clothing and Smoking Aprons
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Arbry House , Unit 6, Piccadilly Trading Estate
Manchester
M1 2NP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address
https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £12,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £12,500
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
3
Title
Home Security Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blockabox
22 Allendale Road, Rainworth,
Mansfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solon Security Ltd
Unit 40 Manor Industrial Estate Flint,
Flintshire
CH6 5UY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £485,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £485,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
4
Title
Home Safety Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £170,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £170,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
5
Title
Moveable Personal Protection Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Surefire Services Limited
Unit 4, Barnes Wallis Court, Wellington Road,
High Wycombe
HP12 3PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £92,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £92,500
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
6
Title
Fire Retardant Rubber Mats
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Arbry House , Unit 6, Piccadilly Trading Estate
Manchester
M1 2NP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address
https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £79,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £79,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C5682
Lot No
7
Title
Keep Warm Packs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solon Security Ltd
Unit 40 Manor Industrial Estate Flint,
Flintshire
CH6 5UY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sunhigh Limited
7-9 Lower Hillgate
Stockport
SK1 1JQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £180,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £180,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom