Contract

National Framework Agreement for Safe and Well Equipment

  • West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-014955

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c310 (view related notices)

Published 14 April 2025, 1:28pm



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

Email

procurement@wmfs.net

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.wmfs.net/

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

Email

info@thomaskneale.co.uk

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

Email

sales@gailarde.com

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

https://www.interweavetextiles.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22199403341&utm_term=interweave%20textiles&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADC8BjwN4UNpEaG_k9wGcLJWY4B4k&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_4

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

Email

info@thomaskneale.co.uk

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

Email

info@blockabox.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF14 - Nottingham
Internet address

https://www.blockabox.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

Email

info@cmcauk.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address

https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/

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

Email

sales@solonsecurity.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Internet address

https://solonsecurity.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: £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

Email

info@cmcauk.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address

https://www.cmcauk.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: £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

Email

info@surefire.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address

https://www.surefire.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: £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

Email

info@thomaskneale.co.uk

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

Email

info@cmcauk.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address

https://www.cmcauk.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: £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

Email

sales@solonsecurity.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Internet address

https://solonsecurity.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

Email

info@cmcauk.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address

https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sunhigh Limited

7-9 Lower Hillgate

Stockport

SK1 1JQ

Email

info@sunhigh.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://www.sunhigh.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: £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