Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
Contact
Miss Sarah Walsh
Telephone
+44 1622692121
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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 Fire Fighting PPE
Reference number
DN698081
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Kent and Medways Towns Fire Authority also known as Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the National Fire Chiefs Council Lead Authority for PPE and Clothing within the sector.
In 2017 following a full tender process the Authority awarded the hugely successful Collaborative PPE Framework which has seen 31 Fire and Rescue Services across the sector call off from the framework on either a Purchase Only or Fully Managed Service basis, it represents over 30,000 wearers, Following the end of the framework duration the Authority has been undertaking a review of the Fire Fighting PPE within the Sector. Over the course of the last few years we understand that there may be new developments and innovations that have occurred and also impacts on supply chains.
The Authority is keen to learn lessons not only from the previous framework but also hear about the experiences and challenges that Suppliers are having to face.
The Authority would like to invite potential suppliers to an Early Supplier Engagement session which will be held virtually by Teams on Thursday 7th December between 10 am and 12 noon.
This will be followed up by a questionnaire that will be issued to all interested parties, this will aid the Commercial and Technical Teams with their decision making processes in terms of lotting structure and ensure that we are focusing on the right areas for the future supplier engagement events that will be planned over the early part of 2024.
If you wish to attend the Early Supplier Engagement event on 7th December 2023, please email nationalppe@kent.fire-uk.org , please note to ensure that everyone is able to join we are limiting the event to 1 person per organisaton, please send the name along with the email address for your organisation to the email address above.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Kent and Medways Towns Fire Authority also known as Kent Fire and Rescue Service is the National Fire Chiefs Council Lead Authority for PPE and Clothing within the sector.
In 2017 following a full tender process the Authority awarded the hugely successful Collaborative PPE Framework which has seen 31 Fire and Rescue Services across the sector call off from the framework on either a Purchase Only or Fully Managed Service basis, it represents over 30,000 wearers, Following the end of the framework duration the Authority has been undertaking a review of the Fire Fighting PPE within the Sector. Over the course of the last few years we understand that there may be new developments and innovations that have occurred and also impacts on supply chains.
The Authority is keen to learn lessons not only from the previous framework but also hear about the experiences and challenges that Suppliers are having to face.
The Authority would like to invite potential suppliers to an Early Supplier Engagement session which will be held virtually by Teams on Thursday 7th December between 10 am and 12 noon.
This will be followed up by a questionnaire that will be issued to all interested parties, this will aid the Commercial and Technical Teams with their decision making processes in terms of lotting structure and ensure that we are focusing on the right areas for the future supplier engagement events that will be planned over the early part of 2024.
If you wish to attend the Early Supplier Engagement event on 7th December 2023, please email nationalppe@kent.fire-uk.org , please note to ensure that everyone is able to join we are limiting the event to 1 person per organisaton, please send the name along with the email address for your organisation to the email address above.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No