Scope
Reference
SWITQ174
Description
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are looking for a supplier to supply portable firefighting equipment and recharges.
Purchases made through the contract will be on an ad hoc basis, as and when required by our Hydrant and Extinguishers department.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are not guaranteed for the length of contract. Amendments to pricing may be obtained by applying with 1 months notice.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Portable Firefighting Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension based on successful performance
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35111320 - Portable fire-extinguishers
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
- UKL15 - Central Valleys
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Management | 1 months |
| Commercial | 3 months |
| Organisation Satisfaction | 3 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Fire Safety Direct Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBQ-5129-RVRY
52 Morris Street, Morriston
Swansea
SA6 8DB
United Kingdom
Email: info@firesafetydirect.co.uk
Region: UKL18 - Swansea
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Portable Firefighting Equipment
Contracting authority
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMW-9436-MMYZ
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Llantrisant
CF72 8LX
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales