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Framework for Smoke Alarms and Associated Products (2025-29)

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:50.

Opportunity overview

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") has conducted this procurement using the Open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring the Goods described in the Specifications.This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Smoke Alarms and Associated Products to include but not limited to smoke alarms, interlinked smoke alarms, vibrating pads and strobes for the hearing impaired, carbon monoxide and heat alarms and a customer support service. The framework is designed to meet the needs of UK Fire and Rescue Services for use in residential premises. Through the establishment of this framework agreement all UK FRS’s will have the capability to place direct call off orders with the winning suppliers for these products. A directory listing potential Fire and Rescue Service customers can be located on the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) homepage. https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Res

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

AICO

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02544399
Location
Oswestry, UKG2, SY10 8NR, United Kingdom

FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3641019
Location
Coventry, UKG, CV4 7EZ, United Kingdom

Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

2 award entriesMatched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 6475572
Location
Erith, UKJ, DA9 2AJ, United Kingdom
View 2 award IDs

022032-2025-C5691-1-1, 022235-2025-C5691-1-1

Hispec Electrical Products Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 04619331
Location
Chorley, UKD, PR6 7BX, United Kingdom

AICO

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02544399
Location
Oswestry, UKG2, SY10 8NR, United Kingdom

Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 11045896
Location
Sheffield, UKE, S8 7FE, United Kingdom

FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3641019
Location
Coventry, UKG, CV4 7EZ, United Kingdom

Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

2 award entriesMatched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 6475572
Location
Erith, UKJ, DA9 2AJ, United Kingdom
View 2 award IDs

022032-2025-C5691-2-2, 022235-2025-C5691-2-2

AICO

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 02544399
Location
Oswestry, UKG2, SY10 8NR, United Kingdom

FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Matched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3641019
Location
Coventry, UKG, CV4 7EZ, United Kingdom

Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

2 award entriesMatched by number
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 6475572
Location
Erith, UKJ, DA9 2AJ, United Kingdom
View 2 award IDs

022032-2025-C5691-3-3, 022235-2025-C5691-3-3

AICO

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
02544399
Location
Oswestry, UKG2, United Kingdom

FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
3641019
Location
Coventry, UKG, United Kingdom

Hispec Electrical Products Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
04619331
Location
Chortley, UKD, United Kingdom

AICO

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-2-2
Status
active
Location
Oswestry, UKG2, United Kingdom

Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
11045896
Location
Sheffield, UKE, United Kingdom

FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
3641019
Location
Coventry, UKG, United Kingdom

AICO

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
02544399
Location
Oswestry, UKG2, United Kingdom

FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Match pending…
Shared published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 May 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
3641019
Location
Coventry, UKG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV38431200 — Smoke-detection apparatus

Lots

  • Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms£20m
  • Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms£10m
  • Smart Home Technology£2m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C5691
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
The Authority will incorporate a standstill period at the point of award of the framework agreements is communicated to tenderers. The notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
27 Feb 2025, 10:00

Address

Street Address
Fire Service Headquarters

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Tenderers may submit responses for one or more Lots. However, to bid for Lot 3 Tenderers also must bid for Lot 2.  Tenderers may be included in the Framework Agreement for one, two or for all three Lots. Lot 3 will only be awarded to Tenderers who are successful in Lot 2. Bids for Lot 3 only will not be accepted.
Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
5

Expected award period

Starts
27 Feb 2025, 10:00

Tender Period

Ends
26 Feb 2025, 16:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
38431200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Smoke-detection apparatus

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Tenderers must be able to meet the mandatory criteria in the specifications. Insurance requirements to be in place by the start date: Employer's Liability Insurance = £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance = £5,000,000 Product Liability Insurance = £1,000,000

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Supply of Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms to all UK Fire and Rescue Services

Value

Amount
20,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
45%
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
40%

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Jun 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Supply of Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Control Units for all UK Fire and Rescue Services

Value

Amount
10,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
45%
Criterion 2
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
40%

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Jun 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Smart Home Technology
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Provision of Smart Home Technology which could include Smoke Alarms and associate products along with monitoring equipment or apps for all Fire and Rescue Services. A mini competition would be required to use this Lot.

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
n/a
Type
cost
Description
0

Contract period

Ends
31 May 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Jun 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
GG
Entry 4
Region
IM
Entry 5
Region
JE
Entry 6
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38431200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Smoke-detection apparatus
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
GG
Entry 4
Region
IM
Entry 5
Region
JE
Entry 6
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38431200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Smoke-detection apparatus
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK
Entry 3
Region
GG
Entry 4
Region
IM
Entry 5
Region
JE
Entry 6
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38431200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Smoke-detection apparatus

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-134748
Name
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG31
Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postal Code
B7 4HW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
99 Vauxhall Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
03
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Public order and safety

Identifier

Legal Name
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Jacky Perkins
Telephone
+44 1213806176
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-92
Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-142896
Name
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG31
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B7 4HW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AGENCY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local agency/office
Entry 2
Id
03
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Public order and safety

Identifier

Legal Name
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Jacky Perkins
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-02544399
Name
AICO

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG2
Locality
Oswestry
Postal Code
SY10 8NR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Maesbury Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
02544399
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
AICO
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-3641019
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG
Locality
Coventry
Postal Code
CV4 7EZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Vanguard Centre, Sir William Lyons Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
3641019
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-6475572
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ
Locality
Erith
Postal Code
DA9 2AJ 
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
15/17 Manford Industrial Estate, Manor Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
6475572
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
Organisation 7
Id
GB-COH-04619331
Name
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD
Locality
Chorley
Postal Code
PR6 7BX 
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 21, Chorley North Business Park,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
04619331
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd
Organisation 8
Id
GB-COH-11045896
Name
Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S8 7FE 
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
158 Hemper Lane,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
11045896
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-11410
Name
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B7 4HW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
99 Vauxhall Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
03
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Public order and safety

Identifier

Legal Name
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Contact

Name
Jacky Perkins
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-148200
Name
AICO

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG2
Locality
Oswestry
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
02544399
Legal Name
AICO
Organisation 11
Id
GB-FTS-148201
Name
AICO

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG2
Locality
Oswestry
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
AICO
Organisation 12
Id
GB-FTS-148202
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG
Locality
Coventry
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
3641019
Legal Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Organisation 13
Id
GB-FTS-148203
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ
Locality
Erith
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
6475572
Legal Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
Organisation 14
Id
GB-FTS-148204
Name
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD
Locality
Chortley
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
04619331
Legal Name
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd
Organisation 15
Id
GB-FTS-148205
Name
Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKE
Locality
Sheffield
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
11045896
Legal Name
Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
022032-2025-C5691-1-1
Title
Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02544399
Name
AICO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-3641019
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-6475572
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-04619331
Name
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
022032-2025-C5691-2-2
Title
Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02544399
Name
AICO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-11045896
Name
Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-3641019
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-6475572
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

Related lots

2
Award 3
Id
022032-2025-C5691-3-3
Title
Smart Home Technology
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02544399
Name
AICO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-3641019
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-6475572
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

Related lots

3
Award 4
Id
022235-2025-C5691-1-1
Title
Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-148200
Name
AICO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-148202
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-148203
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-148204
Name
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 5
Id
022235-2025-C5691-2-2
Title
Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-148201
Name
AICO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-148202
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-148203
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-148205
Name
Bellman & Symfon UK Ltd

Related lots

2
Award 6
Id
022235-2025-C5691-3-3
Title
Smart Home Technology
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-148200
Name
AICO
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-148202
Name
FireAngel Safety Technology Ltd
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-148203
Name
Fireblitz Extinguisher Ltd

Related lots

3

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
022032-2025-C5691-1-1
Title
Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Status
active
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-1-1
Date Signed
8 May 2025, 00:00
Entry 2
Id
022032-2025-C5691-2-2
Title
Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms
Status
active
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-2-2
Date Signed
8 May 2025, 00:00
Entry 3
Id
022032-2025-C5691-3-3
Title
Smart Home Technology
Status
active
Award ID
022032-2025-C5691-3-3
Date Signed
8 May 2025, 00:00
Entry 4
Id
022235-2025-C5691-1-1
Title
Stand-alone Smoke Alarms, Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Status
active
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-1-1
Date Signed
8 May 2025, 00:00
Entry 5
Id
022235-2025-C5691-2-2
Title
Hearing Impaired (wireless) Smoke Alarms
Status
active
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-2-2
Date Signed
8 May 2025, 00:00
Entry 6
Id
022235-2025-C5691-3-3
Title
Smart Home Technology
Status
active
Award ID
022235-2025-C5691-3-3
Date Signed
8 May 2025, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Birmingham · UK · B7 4HW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · GG
  • Delivery location · IM
  • Delivery location · JE
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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