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
E-mail: procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD73
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
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Fire Retardant Bedding Packs & Associated Products
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44480000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The provision of fire retardant bedding packs, aprons and throws.
Direct award under West Midlands Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment, ref C002971, lots 1 and 2.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44480000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Fire retardant bedding packs and throws
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:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44480000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD7
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Fire Retardant Clothing
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:
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
Direct award under West Midlands Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well Equipment, ref C002971, lots 1 and 2.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/11/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 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
0454128
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority
Liverpool
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/11/2025