NFCC National Fire Fighter PPE

Description

Following the successful of the Collaborative PPE framework which was awarded in June 2017. The National Fire Chiefs Council and Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority also known as Kent Fire and Rescue Service, have identified a requirement for a new framework to provide Fire Fighter PPE to the sector. Due to the implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023 legislation, which is planned to come into force by end February 2025, no notices will be issued other than PIN notices for information purposes only and to that extent , the project has planned a series of Supplier Engagement Events as detailed below; • 12th November 2024 • 12th December 2024 • 21st January 2025 • 25th February 2025 • 20th March 2025 • 30th April 2025 This looks to provide updates to the sector and share key information as the project progresses. if you are interested in attending please email NationalPPE@kent.fire-uk.org to register for the sessions. It is planned that the Framework will be open to all UK Fire and Rescue Services to place a call off contract in addition to all those parties listed under Category 1 responders as defined in the Civil Contingency Act 2004. his will also include Kent Search and Rescue (Lowlands) or similar voluntary charitable organisations and will cover the geographical area of the UK, Channel Islands and other Crown dependencies to procure items either directly or via mini competition dependent on the lot structure. Keywords: Fire Fighter PPE , PPE