DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services

Concepts

• breathing apparatus
• exeter
• police and defence equipment
• communications equipment
• telemetry and terminal equipment
• radio and television equipment
• data equipment
• other respiratory protective equipment
• respiratory protective equipment
• associated equipment

Location

United Kingdom:

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 is leading a procurement project to replace the existing Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services The framework will enable Contracting Authorities named on the framework to procure Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services. The detailed requirements have been split into Lots which have been developed with the support of the NFCC RPE Group. 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 The contract location will depend upon the call-off contracts awarded by the Contracting Authorities. The Framework will be 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.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 35111100 - Breathing apparatus for firefighting
• 37412241 - Breathing apparatus for diving
• 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
• 44611110 - Compressed-air cylinders
• 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
• 32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment
• 32580000 - Data equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

The market for respiratory protective equipment is stable. The liklihood of new suppliers entering the UK market who have the capability and products to meet the UK specific detailed requirements and UK specific Standards is extremely low. 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. 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.

Other Information

No maximum number of suppliers per lot has been applied. Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents which will be available through the e-tendering portal. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity should register on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity will be tendered shortly. The e-tendering portal is located at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-sup... ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **