Scope
Reference
RCT28
Description
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC are looking for a single supplier for the provision of service and maintenance of portable firefighting equipment, together with supplies and recharges.
The contractor shall provide inspection, servicing, maintenance and replacement (as required) of all Portable Fire Fighting Equipment owned or managed by RCT. Equipment includes but not limited to: -
o Portable fire extinguishers (water, foam, CO, powder, wet chemical)
o Fire blankets
o Hose Reels
o Ancillary items such as mounted brackets and signage.
Total value (estimated)
- £230,400 excluding VAT
- £288,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 2 year period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ITT reference 121342
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 14 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | Cost | 25.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not required.
Contracting authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXZ-9391-VHZQ
Oldway House
Porth
CF39 9ST
United Kingdom
Contact name: Julie Snooks
Telephone: +441443281182
Email: purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales