Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b83-e4dd-73e1-80d2-834d3d2fabc5/invitation-to-tender-framework-agreement-for-supply-and-delivery-of-emergency-re closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services [West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-and-rescue-authority) Pays 95% within 30 days Estimated value £100,000 to £45,200,000 Published 7 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 10 May 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), in consultation with its members, has identified a preference for the future procurement of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services, to be undertaken on a 'sector led' basis i.e. a lead Fire and Rescue Service. West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) has agreed to take the role of 'Lead Authority' to establish a Framework Agreement for Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services on behalf of the Participating Services, Participating Customers and their Agents. The Authority is conducting a tender exercise in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following the open tender procedure. The new Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents. It is possible that, during the life of the Framework Agreement, some of the Fire and Rescue Services listed below will undergo a change of governance, for example by merging with other fire or police services or through the replacement of the governing Fire Authority with Police and Crime Commissioners. Any successor Authority will continue to have access to the Framework Agreement. Please click on this link for a list of UK Fire and Rescue Services [nationalfirechiefs.org.uk](https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services) Potential contractors bidding for the framework must hold or be willing to obtain insurance cover to the following minimum levels: Public Liability: £5 million, Products Liability: £1 million and Employers Liability: £5 million. The Lots available to bid for are: - Lot 1 Rescue Equipment - Lot 2 Fluid Transfer Equipment and Compressed Air Foam Systems - Lot 3 Ultra-High-Pressure Lance and Misting systems - Lot 4 Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans and Smoke Curtains - Lot 5 Thermal Imaging Cameras Read full description ## CPV classification Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e05e8171-e142-4a91-9049-4a174cd67806) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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