Buyer Name: Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Buyer Address: Newsham Court, READING, RG31 7SD, England
Contact Name: Rahul Venu
Contact Email: venur@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 07768034856
Buyer Name: Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Buyer Address: Newsham Court, READING, RG31 7SD, England
Contact Name: Rahul Venu
Contact Email: venur@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 07768034856
In alignment with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's (RBFRS) ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the community, the Service has recognised that supplying fire retardant bedding and nightwear plays a critical role in mitigating the risk of fire among the vulnerable community members. RBFRS has opted to procure these items through the National Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Safe and Well equipment (C5682) established by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. RBFRS determined that Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd continues to provide the best combination of quality, reliability, and value for the Service's Safe and Well programme. The Framework offers standardised specifications, competitive pricing, and efficient call-off arrangements, supporting RBFRS's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable community members through the provision of high-quality fire retardant products.
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