Fire Safety Equipment (Hard FM)

When does it start?
25 August 2017 - 24 August 2021

Who can take advantage?
The framework agreement is free to access for all UK Public Sector Bodies

What does it cover?
To provide Estates, Facilities and Capital teams a compliant route to market for the provision of fire safety equipment, utilising both SME and national providers. This lot aims to provide:
• Fire Safety Equipment: Supply, Installation, Service and Maintenance
• A broad range of Fire Safety Equipment
• A facility to provide authorities to obtain all requirements from supplier(s) at a competitive market rate
• Fire Safety Training

Why should I use it?
• OJEU AVOIDANCE
A detailed procurement exercise has taken place to ensure that suppliers selected meet all legislative requirements; therefore no formal tendering is required, saving valuable time and money in the procurement process.
• DIRECT AWARD
The agreement gives freedom and flexibility for all participating authorities to choose the suppliers they wish within the remit of the agreement.
• COMPETITIVE PRICING & MINI-COMPETITION
Capped pricing during the framework period to support budgeting and calculation of benefits realised by participating authorities. Mini-competition may be undertaken to meet the bespoke requirement of each customer.
• SUPPLIER MIX
The agreement contains large national providers, but also a healthy number of regional SMEs to be more reactive to local needs.