Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce2-240a-7282-b428-0c39cba9c2fc/national-framework-for-the-supply-and-delivery-of-safe-and-well-equipment

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# National framework for the supply and delivery of SAFE and WELL equipment

[West Midlands Fire & Rescue](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-rescue)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

6 Dec 2024

Deadline

Closed

24 Jan 2025

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## 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 theâ&#128;¯long-standingâ&#128;¯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 theâ&#128;¯ultimate goalâ&#128;¯of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supplyâ&#128;¯Safe and Well Equipment.â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯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, curtains, mattresses, nightwear, smoking aprons, home safety security equipment to protect from arson, fire retardant rubber mats, personal protection misting systems that can be fitted into properties and keep warm packs. 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 and run further competitions with the winning suppliers.â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯

A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue customers can be located on theâ&#128;¯National Fire Chiefs Councilâ&#128;¯(NFCC) homepage. To locate the directory please click on the followingâ&#128;¯linkâ&#128;¯â&#128;¯[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.â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯

The framework will also be available for all local authorities in England and Wales to access. A directory of relevant councils can be found at the following link: [local.gov.uk](https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%AF%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%AF)

The anticipated value of the supply of the framework could potentially be betweenâ&#128;¯Â£0â&#128;¯and Â£5â&#128;¯millionâ&#128;¯for the goods. Lot 1â&#128;¯Fire Retardant Bedding:â&#128;¯Â£924,000â&#128;¯, Lotâ&#128;¯2â&#128;¯Clothing:â&#128;¯Â£12,500â&#128;¯, Lotâ&#128;¯3â&#128;¯Home Security Equipment:â&#128;¯Â£485,000, Lot 4 Home Safety Equipment Unknownâ&#128;¯(Unknown new Lot)â&#128;¯,Lotâ&#128;¯5â&#128;¯Moveable Personal Protection Systemsâ&#128;¯Â£92,500 , Lot 6 Fire Retardant Rubber Mats Â£79,000 , Lot 7 Keep Warm Packs (Unknown new Lot) The Authority cannotâ&#128;¯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.â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯ It is intended to award the Frameworkâ&#128;¯Agreementâ&#128;¯inâ&#128;¯March 2025.â&#128;¯Theâ&#128;¯Framework Agreementâ&#128;¯will commence 20 April 2025 â&#128;¯forâ&#128;¯ four years,â&#128;¯toâ&#128;¯expireâ&#128;¯in 19 April 2029.â&#128;¯â&#128;¯â&#128;¯ It is an essential requirement that winning Suppliers have an in-houseâ&#128;¯Customer Services to be available by telephone during office hours and have a facility to leave messages during other hours.â&#128;¯

Additional information: To access the tender documentation please visit [sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders](https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders)

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## CPV classification

Bed linen

Source

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