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The Supply and Disposal of Firefighting Foam

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority

Buyer Address: Service Headquarters Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall, UKH34, CM8 3HB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01376576000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
220000.0 GBP
Gross: 220000.0 GBP
Published
06 May 2025, 18:05
Deadline
05 Jun 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is conducting a procurement for the supply and disposal of firefighting foam, using the Open Procedure, in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will be divided into two lots: Lot 1: The Supply of Firefighting Foam Lot 2: The Disposal of Firefighting Foam The objective of this tender process is to appoint either one or two contractors for the supply and/or disposal of firefighting foam. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Rivenhall:-Fire-suppression-foam-or-similar-compounds./4UXUTR4D7X To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4UXUTR4D7X

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019247-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Supply of Firefighting Foam

Lot Description: Based on current risk within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, the anticipated amount of foam required is 18,000 litres. The foam should be delivered in 1000 litre intermediate bulk containers (IBC) and top up stock will be required for each IBC used.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 170,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-03T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-11-02T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot Title: Disposal of Firefighting Foam

Lot Description: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to tender the disposal of its current 13,000 litre stock of AFFF firefighting foam.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 50,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-11-03T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2025-11-30T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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