Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bridle Road,
Bootle
L304YD
UK
Contact person: John McIntyre
Telephone: +44 1512964000
E-mail: johnmcintyre@merseyfire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD7
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Fire & Rescue Service
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Boots, Hoods & Gloves
Reference number: MFRS 2526-03
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35811100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply of Fire Fighting Structural, Boots, Hoods and Gloves
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Fire Fighter Structural Boots
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35811100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
IM
Main site or place of performance:
Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Norther Ireland, Isle of Man, and South Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fire Fighter Structural Boots
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Equipment Trials
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
12 Months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Boots with Metallic Inserts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35811100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
IM
Main site or place of performance:
Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Northern Ireland, South Yorkshire, and Isle of Man
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Boots with Metallic Inserts
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Equipment Trials
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
12 Months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Fire Fighter Structural Non Leather Gloves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35811100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
IM
Main site or place of performance:
Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Northern Ireland, South Yorkshire, and Isle of Man
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fire Fighter Structural Non Leather Gloves
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Equipment Trials
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
12 Months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Hood
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35811100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
IM
Main site or place of performance:
Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and South Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Hood
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Equipment Trials
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
12 Months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Fire Fighter Structural Leather Gloves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35811100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
IM
Main site or place of performance:
Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and South Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fire Fighter Structural Leather Gloves
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Equipment Trials
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
12 Months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
MF&RS utilised the YPO Framework 1204 PPE Workwear, Uniform, Managed Services
Lot 2 Fire Protective Gear - Plus Optional Managed Services.
Sub Lots : 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3
Under the 2015 Regulations
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: A
Contract No: MFRS 2526-03
Title: Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Boots
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ballyclare Limited
07463998
Stockport
SK3 0UX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: B
Contract No: MFRS 2526-03
Title: Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Boots with Metallic Inserts
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited
NI001071
Londonderry
BT48 oLY
UK
NUTS: UKN
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:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: C
Contract No: MFRS 2526-03
Title: Supply of Fire Fighter Non Leather Gloves
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eagle Technical Products Limited
04385015
Manchester
M22 4SY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: C
Contract No: MFRS 2526-03
Title: Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Hood
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/1961
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eagle Technical Products Limited
04385015
Manchester
M22 4SY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
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:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: E
Contract No: MFRS 2526-03
Title: Supply of Fire Fighter Structural Leather Gloves
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1000000
00367257
Liverpool
L23 3AF
UK
NUTS: 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:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Bootle
L30 4YD
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/04/2026