Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c61-a62f-73e3-baad-ce2f81cdd0fb/national-framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-smoke-alarms-to-uk-fire-and-rescu

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# National Framework Agreement for the supply of Smoke Alarms to UK Fire and Rescue Services

[West Midlands Fire Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-service)

Estimated value

£300,000 to £30,000,000

Published

29 Jul 2020

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## 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.

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## About this tender

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide Smoke Alarms and associated equipment under a National Framework Agreement for the Fire Sector. Fire Service personnel undertake Safe and Well visits within their local communities on a daily basis; through these visits equipment requirements are identified and issued.

Establishing a national framework agreement will mean that all Fire and Rescue Authorities in England;â&#128;¯Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey;â&#128;¯Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market to purchase Smoke Alarms. The invitation to tender would be published November 2020 and the framework would be let for four years commencing June 2021.

Currently the Lots below have been identified, additional ones may be added:

- Lot 1 Stand alone devices (including smoke alarms, heat alarms, CO alarms)
- Lot 2 Interconnected devices (including smoke alarms, alerting pad and strobe, heat alarms, CO alarms)

To express an interest in this framework agreement please complete the attached form or email  providing the following details:

### Your company contact details

A brief overview of your company (1000 words max)

If you would be interested in bidding for the framework

### What products could be supplied from each Lot

Are there any products not identified already that you think should be included?

Confirm you could deliver to all the UK Fire and Rescue Service (a list can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) website: [nationalfirechiefs.org.uk](https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services)

Whether your company charges delivery for any of these products?

Whether call off orders can be placed, and stocks held at your locations?

Whether your company has minimum order quantities?

Please respond by 31 August 2020.

Additional information: Please complete the attached form and return to  by 31 August 2020

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## CPV classification

Fire-detection systems

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e511a097-2244-43d9-8d51-1d5abd4905a8)

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