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NFCC National Firefighter PPE - Lot 1 (Managed Service)

Awarded to Ballyclare Ltd, Bristol Uniforms Ltd, FlamePro Global Ltd +1 more

Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 17 July 2025

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Overview

Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded an open framework agreement for Lot 1 (Managed Services) on the NFCC National Firefighter PPE Framework to four suppliers: Ballyclare Ltd, Bristol Uniforms Ltd, FlamePro Global Ltd, and Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd. The lot covers managed service provision of Fire Structural Personal Protective Equipment and Lightweight PPE (Wildland Fire and Technical Rescue PPE) with various leasing options ranging from fully managed to partial managed services. The framework has a maximum term of eight years and is now in delivery, with participating authorities able to enter into call-off agreements with the successful suppliers.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 July 2025
Questions by
11 August 2025
Classification (CPV)
Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessoriesOccupational clothingIndustrial clothingWeatherproof clothingWaterproof clothingClothing made of coated or impregnated textile fabricsSpecial clothing and accessoriesSpecial clothing+9 more

Award outcome

Award date
6 April 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 29 March 2034
Winners
  • Ballyclare Ltd
  • Bristol Uniforms Ltd
  • FlamePro Global Ltd
  • Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    9 August 2026

  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    13 April 2026

  3. Contract

    9 April 2026

  4. Tender Update

    30 July 2025

  5. Tender Update

    30 July 2025

  6. Contract Notice

    17 July 2025

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