The procurement contact named on the official notice.

The Framework Authority is therefore seeking to establish a national framework for ladders consisting of 3 Lots used on Fire Appliances-Lot 1 - Repairable Ladders - Riveted Type (requires no welding)Lot 2 - Repairable ladders - Welded type Lot 3 Unrepairable ladders - Swaged Type.

Lots 1 and 2 will also include the provision of repairs and maintenance services and the provision of associated training services to allow for in-house repair, servicing and maintenance of ladders.

The Framework Authority is therefore seeking a single supplier for each of Lots 1, 2 and 3.The Framework Authority anticipates entering into a Framework Agreement (one for each of the Lots 1, 2 and 3) with the successful supplier(s).

Organisations permitted to enter into Call-Off Agreement(s) pursuant to such Framework Agreement(s) will be able to direct award to whichever supplier best meets their requirements in terms of current operational needs and compatibility with existing equipment and appliances.

Organisations permitted to enter into Call-Off Agreement(s) pursuant to such Framework Agreement(s) include all Fire and Rescue Authorities and other Blue Light Emergency Services (as defined under the list of category 1 responders set out in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and which includes Police Forces, British Transport Police, Ambulance Services and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, within the British Islands (as defined in section 5 of the Interpretation Act 1978)(each a “Participating Authority” and together referred to as the “Participating Authorities”)