Scope
Reference
DS504-25
Description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in conjunction with the National Fire Chiefs Council Respiratory Protective Equipment Group (NFCC RPE Group) and the NFCC Procurement Hub has led a procurement project to replace the existing Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services.
The new framework will enable named Contracting Authorities to procure Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services.
The Framework has been split into Lots:
Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries
Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries
Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems
Lot 4 Telemetry
Lot 5 Maintenance services
Lot 6 Provision of consumables, parts and spares
Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries
The Framework is a closed framework for a period of 4 years. Due to the stability of the market, there is an option to extend the Framework by up to two years providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework
continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
No maximum number of suppliers per lot was applied.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Cylinders with ancillaries
Lot 3. Lot 3
Description
Integrated Communications Systems
Lot 4. Lot 4
Description
Telemetry
Lot 5. Lot 5
Description
Maintenance services
Lot 6. Lot 6
Description
Parts, spares and consumables
Lot 7. Lot 7
Description
Other respiratory protective equipment and services
Contract 1. Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £36,000,000 excluding VAT
- £43,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to
supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are
subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting
- 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 2. Cylinders with ancillaries
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £24,000,000 excluding VAT
- £28,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders
- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 3. Integrated Communication Systems
Lots
Lot 3. Lot 3
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £18,300,000 excluding VAT
- £22,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 4. Telemetry
Lots
Lot 4. Lot 4
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £24,100,000 excluding VAT
- £29,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to
supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are
subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment
- 32580000 - Data equipment
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 5. Maintenance Services
Lots
Lot 5. Lot 5
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £2,160,000 excluding VAT
- £2,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 6. Parts, spares and consumables
Lots
Lot 6. Lot 6
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £6,700,000 excluding VAT
- £8,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 7. Other Respiratory protective equipment and services
Lots
Lot 7. Lot 7
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- Possible extension to 28 February 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework by up to two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities.
Substantial changes could include, amongst other things
• new entrants to the market
• suppliers who were previously unsuccessful in one or more Lots or who were unable to supply to one or more Lots at the time of tendering for this Framework who are subsequently capable of supplying those Goods and Services
• technological advancements that cannot not otherwise covered by the Framework
• changes to the detailed requirements that cannot be otherwise covered by the Framework.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Lot 3
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. Lot 4
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. Lot 5
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. Lot 6
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 7. Lot 7
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
ARCO LIMITED
- Companies House: 00133804
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWTT-5519-WWTJ
1 Blackfriargate
Hull
HU1 1BH
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@arco.co.uk
Website: https://www.arco.co.uk/
Region: UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 7. Other Respiratory protective equipment and services
DRAEGER SAFETY UK LTD
- Companies House: 00777464
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWQ-6741-GYHN
Draeger Safety UK Limited
Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth
NE24 4RG
United Kingdom
Email: uk.tenders@draeger.com
Website: http://www.draeger.com
Region: UKC21 - Northumberland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
AUK (RPE) Ltd
Unit 2P Admiral Business Park
Nelson Way
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 1WG
Specialist Remediation Solutions Ltd
Unit C,
Rear of 29 Station Road,
Desborough
Kettering
NN14 2RL
Contract 1. Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries
Contract 2. Cylinders with ancillaries
Contract 3. Integrated Communication Systems
Contract 4. Telemetry
Contract 5. Maintenance Services
Contract 6. Parts, spares and consumables
Contract 7. Other Respiratory protective equipment and services
Interspiro Limited
- Companies House: n1194705
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJG-5413-GZQY
7 Hawksworth Road, Central Park
Telford
TF2 9TU
United Kingdom
Email: infouk@interspiro.com
Website: http://www.interspiro.com
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
AUK (RPE) Ltd
Unit 2P Admiral Business Park
Nelson Way
Cramlington
NE23 1WG
Wellington Insulation Co Ltd
Unit B2, Halesfield 21
Telford
Shropshire
TF7 4NX
Contract 1. Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries
Contract 2. Cylinders with ancillaries
Contract 3. Integrated Communication Systems
Contract 4. Telemetry
Contract 5. Maintenance Services
Contract 6. Parts, spares and consumables
Contract 7. Other Respiratory protective equipment and services
MSA (BRITAIN) LIMITED
- Companies House: 00437745
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-7589-YQTG
Unit 9 Beeches Industrial Estate
Yate
BS37 5QT
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Cylinder Testing and Sales (UK) Ltd
16 Bridge Industrial Estate
Speke Hall Road
Liverpool
L24 9HB
Hygiene Pro Clean Ltd
Unit C Hunter Terrace
Fletchworth Gate Industrial Estate
Coventry
CV5 6SP
Contract 1. Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus with ancillaries
Contract 2. Cylinders with ancillaries
Contract 3. Integrated Communication Systems
Contract 4. Telemetry
Contract 5. Maintenance Services
Contract 6. Parts, spares and consumables
Contract 7. Other Respiratory protective equipment and services
Contracting authority
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLD-1131-HTWN
Service Headquarters
Exeter
EX3 0NW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louise Doherty
Telephone: +441392872525
Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government