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    ContractsFirefighter Protective Helmets - Supplier Framework Agreement (Lot 2)
    Awarded contract

    Firefighter Protective Helmets - Supplier Framework Agreement (Lot 2)

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Multi-supplier framework agreement for fire helmets and rescue headgear with an 8-year term and anticipated reopenings in 2029 and 2032-2033.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 19 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Manufacturing
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    3 suppliers
    • BU
      Bristol Uniforms Limited
    Lead contractor
  1. RO
    Rosenbauer Limited
    Consortium partner
  2. VI
    Vimpex
    Consortium partner
  3. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    19 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This framework agreement provides for the supply of fire structural helmets, wildland helmets, and technical rescue helmets along with associated spares and consumables to participating fire authorities. The contract has been awarded to three successful suppliers who have each completed their Framework Agreement. Participating authorities can enter into Call-Off Agreements to procure helmets as needed. This is an open framework with a maximum term of 8 years. Future framework reopenings are anticipated in July 2029 and between July 2032 and July 2033, though these dates may change at the Contracting Authority's discretion. For access to contract documents and further information, visit https://ccaps.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/login. Interested suppliers should monitor for future notices around the anticipated reopening dates.

    Track record

    8 awards · 6 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In manufacturing, Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded 8 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Ballyclare Ltd3× · 38%
    2. Eagle Technical Products Ltd1× · 13%
    3. Decontex B.V1× · 13%
    4. HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS LIMITED1× · 13%
    5. Bristol Uniforms Limited1× · 13%
    6. Jolly Scarpe Spa1× · 13%

    Across manufacturing, the most active winners are Arco Limited, HEALTHY BEAN LTD, Lyreco UK Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-056148

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