MOD 2 WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (PPE) FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER THE YPO EMRGENCY RESPONSE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM REF NO. 1110 LOT 1

West Midlands Fire Service have MOD 2 trained Water Personnel. To enable them to carry out this function in adverse conditions, they require the most effective water PPE and equipment available to them. Firefighter safety is paramount when dealing with Operational incidents, especially when personnel are required to enter volatile environments to secure the successful rescue of members of the public.  The Authority will be implementing 10 additional MOD 2 water stations during 2025. The initial five stations will be live by April 2025 and the final five will be live by September 2025. This tender process is to procure PPE and equipment for all 10 stations. The outcome of the process will identify the most protective, durable Water PPE for MOD2 wearers, to enable them to fulfil their roles safely and effectively. Inflatable rescue sleds and inflatable evacuation sleds will also be procured. Please see items and quantities in the table below. The requirement includes an option to carry out minor in-house repairs to the equipment and as such the winning bidder is required to provide training.