Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
99 Vauxhall Road Nechells
Birmingham
B7 4HW
UK
Contact person: Liz Davies
E-mail: procurement@wmfs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.wmfs.net/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
National Framework Agreement for Safe and Well Equipment
Reference number: C5682
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39512000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Vulnerable people such as the elderly benefit from Safe and Well visits carried out by UK Fire and Rescue Services. The initiative builds on the long-standing 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 the ultimate goal of reducing their risk from fire. As part of these visits Fire Services supply Safe and Well Equipment. 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Bedding, blankets, throws, mattress toppers and soft furnishings
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39512000
39143112
19200000
39515100
39515000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide fire retardant bedding packs, throws, blankets, mattress toppers, curtains, mattresses to source 5 and or source to all UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Clothing and Smoking Aprons
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
18224000
19200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide fire retardant clothing to Source 5 and or source 7 to include pyjamas, night gowns and smoking aprons to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Home Security Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide a range of home security equipment to keep vulnerable people safe in their homes in particular from the risks of arson.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Home Safety Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities equipment to keep vulnerable community members safe in their homes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Personal Protection Misting Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide personal protection misting systems to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities. These system will act as a method of suppressing fire in homes. The performance and effectiveness of the system must be evidence based and validated by appropriate third party testing and certification – for example LPS 1655.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Fire Retardant Rubber Mats
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39530000
39532000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide fire retardant rubber mats to source 5 to UK Fire and Rescue Services and Local Authorities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Keep Warm Packs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35121000
19200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers to provide keep warm packs to UK Fire and Rescue Services and local authorities. These packs will include items such as hot water bottles, blanket, socks and gloves to ensure vulnerable members of communities can stay warm during winter months.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-039448
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: C5682
Title: Fire Retardant Bedding, Throws, Blankets, Mattress Toppers and Soft Furnishings
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Arbry House , Unit 6, Piccadilly Trading Estate
Manchester
M1 2NP
UK
E-mail: info@thomaskneale.co.uk
NUTS: UKD33
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gailarde Limited
Suite 170 Catalyst House, Suite 170 Catalyst House, Centennial Way
Elstree
WD6 3SY
UK
E-mail: sales@gailarde.com
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
URL: https://gailarde.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor3UYNixFXR58Al4RALoGC9FqxiPTvUgwnse59MKrQYKy6QDKuJ
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interweave Textiles Limited
Interweave House, Old Power Way, Lowfields Business Park , Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9DE
UK
NUTS: UKE4
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.interweavetextiles.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22199403341&utm_term=interweave%20textiles&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADC8BjwN4UNpEaG_k9wGcLJWY4B4k&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 924 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: C5682
Title: Fire Retardant Clothing and Smoking Aprons
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Arbry House , Unit 6, Piccadilly Trading Estate
Manchester
M1 2NP
UK
E-mail: info@thomaskneale.co.uk
NUTS: UKD33
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: C5682
Title: Home Security Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blockabox
22 Allendale Road, Rainworth,
Mansfield
UK
E-mail: info@blockabox.co.uk
NUTS: UKF14
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.blockabox.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
UK
E-mail: info@cmcauk.co.uk
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solon Security Ltd
Unit 40 Manor Industrial Estate Flint,
Flintshire
CH6 5UY
UK
E-mail: sales@solonsecurity.co.uk
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
URL: https://solonsecurity.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 485 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: C5682
Title: Home Safety Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
UK
E-mail: info@cmcauk.co.uk
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 170 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: C5682
Title: Moveable Personal Protection Systems
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Surefire Services Limited
Unit 4, Barnes Wallis Court, Wellington Road,
High Wycombe
HP12 3PS
UK
E-mail: info@surefire.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ1
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.surefire.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 92 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: C5682
Title: Fire Retardant Rubber Mats
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
Arbry House , Unit 6, Piccadilly Trading Estate
Manchester
M1 2NP
UK
E-mail: info@thomaskneale.co.uk
NUTS: UKD33
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.thomaskneale.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
UK
E-mail: info@cmcauk.co.uk
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 79 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: C5682
Title: Keep Warm Packs
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Solon Security Ltd
Unit 40 Manor Industrial Estate Flint,
Flintshire
CH6 5UY
UK
E-mail: sales@solonsecurity.co.uk
NUTS: UKL23
Internet address(es)
URL: https://solonsecurity.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CMCA(UK
Ross House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold,
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AF
UK
E-mail: info@cmcauk.co.uk
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cmcauk.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sunhigh Limited
7-9 Lower Hillgate
Stockport
SK1 1JQ
UK
E-mail: info@sunhigh.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.sunhigh.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/04/2025