Provision of Structural Fire Kit and Associated PPE

Concepts

• cambuslang
• protective and safety clothing
• structural fire kit
• fire kit
• fire fighters
• associated ppe
• the national fire chiefs council
• the provision of structural fire kit
• the provision of personal protective equipment for fire fighters
• fire

Location

Scotland:

Description

Provision of Structural Fire Kit and Associated PPE for issue to Firefighters

Total Quantity or Scope

In 2017 SFRS utilised the National Collaborative Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters to award a contract to Bristol Uniforms Limited for a period of eight years. This contract is due to end on 30 June 2025 with no option to extend. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) commenced a project to replace the previous national agreement in 2024, but the project has been delayed, and the delay has resulted in SFRS being unable to award a new contract to replace the current one. There will therefore be a period of around 18 months between the current contract ending and SFRS being able to call off from a new contract. Therefore, SFRS are looking to direct award a contract to Bristol Uniforms Limited to cover the 18-month period. Additional information: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service intends to award a contract for the Provision of Structural Fire Kit and Associated PPE under the terms of Regulation 33 (4)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Legal Justification

SFRS has a statutory duty under Part 2 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (FSA 2005) to respond to fire and road traffic incidents and a power to respond to other events and situations. The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005 (F(AF)SO 2005) sets out situations or events that SFRS has a statutory duty to respond to. The provision of Structural Fire Kit and Associated PPE is an essential part of operational equipment and is fundamental to the safety of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services personnel attending a wide range of operational incidents. These incidents can include but are not limited to Structural Fire Fighting, Outdoor Fire Fighting (including fields, woods, forests etc.), Road Traffic Collisions, Non-Fire related Rescues and any other incidents which form part of SFRS Operational requirements. SFRS will award a contract for a period of 18 months from 01st July 2025 to 31st December 2026

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** In line with paragraph 7 of regulation 91 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, award of contract will be made 10 days following the publication of this voluntary ex ante transparency notice. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799516. (SC Ref:799516)