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Smoke Alarm Framework Agreement - Supplier Expressions of Interest Form
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West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (The Authority) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for an upcoming opportunity to provide smoke and other alarms under a National Framework Agreement for the UK Fire Sector.
This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associated Products to include but not limited to standalone smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service.
The Framework will be designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS's) for use in residential premises.
The Authority let the current Framework in June 2021, spend through the Framework in the first 3 years was £16.5m and it has been used by 49 Fire and Rescue Services.
The current Framework will expire 31 May 2025, and it is the intention of the Authority to procure and award a new Smoke Alarm Framework in time for the expiry date.
Establishing a national Framework Agreement will mean that all Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; could have one route to market for the purchase of alarms.
The Framework will be let for four years commencing 1 June 2025.
It is anticipated that the tender will be issued January 2025 and awarded by April 2025.
These times are estimates only at this stage.
If you are interested in engaging with this opportunity, then please complete and submit this form by 30 October 2024. https://forms.office.com/e/uCnDwaYdeF Once the responses to this questionnaire have been reviewed, the Authority may seek to do further premarket engagement, which may consist of online or face to face meetings with suppliers.
What the notice asks for
This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for
This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associated Products to include but not limited to standalone smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service.
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1 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.
Smoke Alarm Framework Agreement - Supplier Expressions of Interest Form
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