Scope
Description
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is conducting a procurement for the supply and disposal of firefighting foam, using the Open Procedure, in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will be divided into two lots:
Lot 1: The Supply of Firefighting Foam
Lot 2: The Disposal of Firefighting Foam
The objective of this tender process is to appoint either one or two contractors for the supply and/or disposal of firefighting foam.
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Total value (estimated)
- £220,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Supply of Firefighting Foam
Description
Based on current risk within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, the anticipated amount of foam required is 18,000 litres. The foam should be delivered in 1000 litre intermediate bulk containers (IBC) and top up stock will be required for each IBC used.
Lot value (estimated)
- £170,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2030
- Possible extension to 2 November 2035
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will run initially for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Disposal of Firefighting Foam
Description
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to tender the disposal of its current 13,000 litre stock of AFFF firefighting foam.
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
- 28 days
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Supply of Firefighting Foam
Please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 2. Disposal of Firefighting Foam
Please refer to tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Supply of Firefighting Foam
Please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 2. Disposal of Firefighting Foam
Please refer to tender documents
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Supply of Firefighting Foam
Lot 2. Disposal of Firefighting Foam
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 May 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 50% |
| Quality | Long criteria description |
Quality | 50% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNDX-2545-YHRP
Service Headquarters Kelvedon Park, London Road
Rivenhall
CM8 3HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01376576000
Email: contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government