Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-387a-7162-9b6f-05ac94373849/framework-agreement-to-supply-high-visibility-surcoats-to-uk-fire-and-rescue-ser awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement to Supply High Visibility Surcoats to UK Fire and Rescue Services [West Midlands Fire Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-service) Estimated value £804,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 22 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Fire-fighters in the UK wear high visibility surcoats over their personal protective equipment (PPE). The surcoat design should aid breathability to reduce heat exhaustion through dehydration. Fire and Rescue Services (FRS’s) use a range of different colours and role names to distinguish between the different roles being carried out on the incident ground. National Operational Guidance (NOG), the foundation of Incident Command gives clear identification of command roles. Through the establishment of this framework agreement over fifty UK FRS’s will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning bidder(s). A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) homepage. link [cfoa.org.uk/frs](http://www.cfoa.org.uk/frs?alpha). The opportunity was broken down into two lots as follows: - Lot 1 High Visibility Jackets Class 3 including National Incident Command Roles conforming to BS EN ISO20471:2013 - Lot 2 High Visibility Tabard Class 2 including National Incident Command roles conforming to BS EN ISO20471:2013 Companies were invited to bid for all or any of the available lots. It is the preference of the Authority that all the above Lots will be awarded to a single Tenderer. However, should it be more economically advantageous to do so, the Authority may award separate contracts for each Lot or a combination of Lots to separate Tenderers. The anticipated value of supply is £800,000. The opportunity was advertised in OJEU and the refernce number was: 2015/S 249-454197. The contract notice award on OJEU is: 2016/S 102-181349. Read full description ## CPV classification Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bb294617-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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