Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-1fbf-72f4-bc5d-39af8dba6aba/invitation-to-tender-for-national-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-and-deliver awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to tender for national framework agreement for the supply and delivery of SAFE and WELL equipment [West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-and-rescue-authority) Pays 95% within 30 days Estimated value £323,000 to £4,000,000 Published 15 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 15 Jan 2021 ## 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 Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing success of Home Safety Checks, which helped to protect people from the risk of fire in their homes. Safe and Well visits include advice to help individuals improve their health and wellbeing with the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment.   This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Safe and Well Equipment to include but not limited to Fire Retardant bedding, mattress toppers, throws, blankets, nightwear, home safety and security equipment to protect from arson and other risks in the home, fire retardant rubber mats and personal protection systems. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS's will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning suppliers for for all Lots and also run further competitions for Lots 3, 4 and 5.   A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the following link  [nationalfirechiefs.org.uk](https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%AFFRS's) can then be located through a postcode or region search or alphabetically.   The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be between  £323,000 and £4 million for the goods. Lot 1 Fire Retardant Bedding: £432,000,   Lot 2 Clothing: £53,000, Lot 3 Home Security Equipment: £107,000 , Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment:  £48,000 and Lot 5 Moveable Personal Protection Systems Unknown and Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats: £72,000 The Authority cannot guarantee any business through the framework. Details of current expenditure, future expenditure or potential future use of the framework agreement are given in good faith as a guide only to assist you in submitting your tender.   It is intended to award the Framework Agreement in February 2021. The Framework Agreement will commence 1 April 2021 for four years, to expire in 31 March 2025.   It is an essential requirement that winning Suppliers have an in-house Customer Services to be available by telephone during office hours and have a facility to leave messages during other hours. Read full description ## CPV classification Special clothing Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f4b2216b-0576-4175-938a-e0ea6a9986c8) 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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