Framework Contract for the Supply of Fire Fighting Protective Clothing to the Irish Defence Forces

Description

This framework contract is for the supply of full firefighter’s suits to include: 1) Helmet; 2) Helmet cover; 3) Particulate protection hood; 4) Matching jacket and trousers – Black; 5) Matching jacket and trousers — Gold; 6) Boots; 7) Structural firefighting gloves; 8) High performance firefighting gloves; 9) RTC gloves; 10) Undergarment flame retardant long sleeved T-shirt; 11) Undergarment flame retardant long johns; 12) Station wear polo shirt; 13) Station wear cargo trousers; 14) Station wear zip top; 15) Station wear shoes; 16) Kit bag. Standards EN standards are stated throughout this specification. Where a tenderer’s product meets an equivalent specification, the onus is on the tenderer to demonstrate that the EN standard and the standard the tender is using are equivalent or better. Lot 1: The Defence Forces Corps of Engineers provides a 24 hour fire and rescue service for the Defence Forces Training Centre and on active service overseas with the United Nations (UN). There is a requirement for the supply of firefighting protective clothing for training and operational capabilities which include aviation, structural and gorse firefighting. This framework contract is for the supply of full firefighter’s suits to include: 1) Helmet; 2) Helmet cover; 3) Particulate protection hood; 4) Matching jacket and trousers – Black; 5) Matching jacket and trousers — Gold; 6) Boots; 7) Structural firefighting gloves; 8) High performance firefighting gloves; 9) RTC gloves; 10) Undergarment flame retardant long sleeved T-shirt; 11) Undergarment flame retardant long johns; 12) Station wear polo shirt; 13) Station wear cargo trousers; 14) Station wear zip top; 15) Station wear shoes; 16) Kit bag. Standards EN standards are stated throughout this specification. Where a tenderer’s product meets an equivalent specification, the onus is on the tenderer to demonstrate that the EN standard and the standard the tender is using are equivalent or better. Brand Names In all cases where a Brand Name is used in this Tender Specification an Equivalent may be submitted. Brand names or equivalent describe the standard of quality, performance and or other characteristics which make the items of equipment functionally equivalent to the brand name product.