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DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services

Published
Published 22 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 7 November 2025

Overview

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in conjunction with the National Fire Chiefs Council Respiratory Protective Equipment Group (NFCC RPE Group) and the NFCC Procurement Hub has led a procurement project to replace the existing Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services. The new framework will enable named Contracting Authorities to procure Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services. The Framework has been split into Lots: Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems Lot 4 Telemetry Lot 5 Maintenance services Lot 6 Provision of consumables, parts and spares Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries The Framework is a closed framework for a period of 4 years. Due to the stability of the market, there is an option to extend the Framework by up to two years providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework continues to meet the needs of the contracting authorities. No maximum number of suppliers per lot was applied.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£135,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 July 2025
Questions by
3 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipmentTelemetry and terminal equipmentData equipmentSecurity, fire-fighting, police and defence equipmentBreathing apparatus for firefightingBreathing apparatus for divingCompressed-air cylindersRepair and maintenance services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£116,260,000
Award date
5 December 2025
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 28 February 2030
Winners
  • ARCO LIMITED
  • DRAEGER SAFETY UK LTD
  • Interspiro Limited
  • MSA (BRITAIN) LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    13 March 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    10 December 2025

    View notice ↗
  3. Contract Notice

    24 September 2025

    View notice ↗
  4. Prior Information Notice

    22 July 2025

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority

    Buyer

    Exeter, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PNLD-1131-HTWN

    Authority website ↗

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Awarded: DS504-25 NFCC Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, associated equipment and services — won by ARCO LIMITED +3 — Skim