Purpose

To seek approval to procure and award a contract for breathing apparatus for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), replacing existing equipment that is reaching the end of its operational life.

Decision

Cllr Paul Hodgkinson sought Cabinet approval to procure and award a contract for the supply of Breathing Apparatus (BA) for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS), replacing existing equipment that is reaching the end of its operational life.

Having considered all of the information, cabinet noted the report and

RESOLVED to

Delegate authority to the Chief Fire Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Fire, to:

1. Conduct a mini-competition process under the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Framework for Respiratory Protective Equipment, (RPE) Associated Equipment and Services (DS504-25) in respect of a call-off contract for the supply of replacement BA sets and related services comprising:

(a), including but not limited to;

·       Telemetry systems;

·       Replacement ancillary equipment

·       Training and support services,

for use by GFRS.

The proposed call-off contract is proposed to commence in July 2027 and continue for an initial period of ten (10) years with options to extend its term for up to two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each, exercisable on its tenth and eleventh anniversaries (10+1+1 years), subject to satisfactory supplier performance and continued service need.

The Proposed contract will enable the Council to order replacement equipment and associated services throughout the contract term, as required according to service need, rather than purchase such equipment and services under a single order at the outset of the call-off contract;

1. Award such call-off contract to the preferred tenderer.