Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-4157-73f8-b2c7-56823dd0fbcd/ds504-25-nfcc-framework-for-respiratory-protective-equipment-associated-equipme awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services [Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/devon-somerset-fire-rescue-authority) Estimated value £135,000,000 Published 13 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 7 Nov 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 7 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - 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 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. ## CPV classification Breathing apparatus for firefighting Breathing apparatus for diving Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Compressed-air cylinders Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Telemetry and terminal equipment Data equipment Repair and maintenance services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-056420-2026-03-13T11:22:51Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-056420-2026-03-13T11:22:51Z) 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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