Total care contract for Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service breathing apparatus and cylinders.
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Interspiro Ltd
- Value
- £440,000
- Duration
- 6 years
- Topic
- Breathing apparatus for firefighting
- Published
- 19 March 2026
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
Suffolk County Council have direct awarded using the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service DS314-20 Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment (Lot 5) for the supply of a total care contract for SFRS breathing apparatus and cylinders. Contract commenced on the 1 December 2025 and will expire on the 30 November 2031. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 30th November 2033. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is around £440,000 exclusive of VAT
Timeline
- Completed: Award date1 December 2025
- Completed: Award published19 March 2026Current notice
- Next: Contract expiry date30 November 2031in 5 years
About the buyer
Suffolk County Council is a local authority procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers find and bid for its opportunities through Suffolk Sourcing, a portal it has shared with Suffolk's district and borough councils since 2010. Many contracts are let through frameworks, pre-approved supplier lists awarded competitively or, where permitted, by direct award. Dynamic purchasing systems cover Adult and Community Learning and Passenger Transport Services, open to new suppliers at any time. From April 2026, suppliers awarded below-threshold contracts must register on the Central Digital Platform. Suppliers are also expected to add value to the local economy, the Suffolk pound.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Suffolk County Council's contract awards have been in transport services, education and training and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 35111100 · Breathing apparatus for firefighting
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov |
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