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

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue AuthoritycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-056420Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£116.3m

Awarded 05 Dec 2025

Suppliers

22

14 SME

Lots

7

7 awarded

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 2030
Possible 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
35111100
37412241
35000000
44611110
32000000
32440000
32580000
50000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
GG, Guernsey
IM, Isle of Man
JE, Jersey
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical merit and qualityPass / failquality
After-sales services and supportPass/failquality
Social valuePass / failquality
PricePass /failquality

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

Awarded to
IL
SME
ML
SME
IL
SME
ML
SME
IL
SME
ML
SME
IL
SME
ML
SME
IL
SME
ML
SME
IL
SME
ML
SME
AL
CH 00133804
IL
SME
ML
SME

Lots · 7 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1£36.0mcomplete
2Lot 2£24.0mcomplete
3Lot 3£18.3mcomplete
4Lot 4£24.1mcomplete
5Lot 5£21.6mcomplete