Scope
Description
Following the successful of the Collaborative PPE framework which was awarded in June
2017.
The National Fire Chiefs Council and Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority also known as
Kent Fire and Rescue Service, have identified a requirement for a new framework to provide
Fire Fighting PPE to the sector.
This Framework will be open to all UK Fire and Rescue Services in addition to all those
parties listed under Category 1 res ponders as defined in the Civil Contingency Act 2004. his
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will also include Kent Search and Rescue (Lowlands) or similar voluntary charitable
organisations and will cover the geographical area of the UK, Channel Islands and other
Crown dependencies to procure items either directly or via mini competition dependent on
the lot structure
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 March 2035
- 9 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35800000 - Individual and support equipment
- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98312000 - Textile-cleaning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 July 2025
Engagement process description
The Authority has hosted several Supplier Engagement Sessions using PIN notices
Date Type FTS notice number / Notice Type/Purpose
7th December 2023 Virtual only 2023/S 000-033154
Prior information Notice - Information only
12th November 2024 Virtual only 2024/S 000-026679
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Prior information Notice - Information only
12th December 2024 Hybrid 2024/S 000-026679
Prior information Notice - Information only
6th February 2025 Hybrid 2024/S 000-033450
Prior information Notice - Information only
20th March 2025 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice 2025/S 000-007606
29th April 2025 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice 2025/S 000-013295
Please book your attendance to the event on 29th May which is being held as a hybrid event by completing the booking link https://forms.office.com/e/Ct9bAqeJJS
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 July 2025
Contracting authority
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTX-8834-ZQLL
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah Karen Walsh
Telephone: +441622692121
Email: nationalppe@kent.fire-uk.org
Website: https://www.kent.fire-uk.org
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government