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Supply of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Awarded to Vimpex

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL(buyer)

Published
Published 9 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 22 January 2026

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Overview

Suffolk County Council awarded a contract to Vimpex for the supply of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, valued at £78,852 (exclusive of VAT), using direct award via the Commercial Services Y23046 Framework Agreement. The contract commenced on 1 March 2026 for a one-year term expiring 28 February 2027, with an option to extend for a further year to 28 February 2028.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£77,852
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Firefighting equipment

Award outcome

Awarded value
£78,852
Award date
6 February 2026
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 28 February 2027
Contract length
1 year
Against estimate
1% above
Winner
  • Vimpex

This contract ends on 28 February 2027.

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Vimpex

Public contracts won
19
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Market context

Typical award in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

£169,568

Median of 1,397 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 53% below the median.

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL in the last 12 months

90

contracts awarded, worth £23,967,810 in total

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    9 July 2026

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