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    ContractsLightweight Firefighting PPE - National Framework Agreement (Lot 7)
    Awarded contract

    Lightweight Firefighting PPE - National Framework Agreement (Lot 7)

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 Aug 2026

    Open framework agreement for lightweight firefighting PPE supply, awarded to 4 suppliers, with an 8-year term and anticipated reopening in 2029 and 2032-2033.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 9 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 9 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

    4 suppliers
    • BA
      Ballyclare Ltd
    Lead contractor
  1. FG
    FlamePro Global Ltd
    Consortium partner
  2. HA
    HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  3. SI
    Sioen
    Consortium partner
  4. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    9 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a Contract Details Notice for Lot 7 of the NFCC National Firefighter PPE Project, which focuses on the supply of lightweight firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). The opportunity established an open framework agreement with the top 4 successful suppliers who have now signed their respective framework agreements. Participating Authorities listed in Annex 1 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire may award Call-Off Agreements to these suppliers following established call-off procedures. The framework agreement has a maximum term of 8 years, with anticipated reopening dates in July 2029 and between July 2032 and July 2033 (subject to change at the Contracting Authority's discretion). Suppliers interested in future opportunities should monitor for further notices around these reopening dates. Access to relevant documents and the framework agreement portal is available through the Blue Light Commercial platform at https://ccaps.bluelightcommercial.police.uk/login/index.php.

    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 Lyreco UK Ltd, Arco Limited, HEALTHY BEAN 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-05614e

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    Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority
    Sector
    Manufacturing