DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£116.3m
Suppliers
22
Lots
7
Published
10 Dec 2025
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.
Scope
- Reference
- DS504-25
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2030Possible extension to 28 Feb 2032
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.
- CPV classifications
- 3511110037412241350000004461111032000000324400003258000050000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United KingdomGG, GuernseyIM, Isle of ManJE, Jersey
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical merit and quality | Pass / fail | quality | — |
| After-sales services and support | Pass/fail | quality | — |
| Social value | Pass / fail | quality | — |
| Price | Pass /fail | quality | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 7 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£36.0m
Award date
05 Dec 2025
Contract start
01 Mar 2026
Contract end
28 Feb 2030
Lots · 7 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | £36.0m | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2 | £24.0m | complete |
| 3 | Lot 3 | £18.3m | complete |
| 4 | Lot 4 | £24.1m | complete |
| 5 | Lot 5 | £21.6m | complete |