Official UK procurement notice
Water Rescue PPE and Associated Equipment
Authority: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority (Police & fire)
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWest Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of Water Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a repair and maintenance service and associated products such as water rescue poles, lifejackets and related equipment.
WYFRS equips and trains operational personnel to respond effectively to water-related incidents. The service operates with two distinct levels of water rescue capability.
MOD2 (Level 1) Equipment and PPE are deployed across 34 fire stations
MOD3 (Level 2) Swift Water Technicians are based at 6 fire stations, requiring enhanced equipment and PPE.
The Procurement is structured into 10 individual lots.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 16 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Rescue and emergency equipment
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · all with a published value (£302,400 together)Lot #1Drysuit - MOD 2 (Level 1)AwardedRenewalPublished value£83,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Drysuit - MOD 3 (Level 2) Swift Water Rescue TechnicianAwardedRenewalPublished value£134,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3UndersuitsAwardedRenewalPublished value£25,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Thermal Base LayerAwardedRenewalPublished value£8,400
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Thermal SocksAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6Water Rescue BootsAwardedRenewalPublished value£17,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7LifejacketsAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #8Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) - Buoyancy AidAwardedRenewalPublished value£14,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #9Gloves - Water RescueAwardedRenewalPublished value£5,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #10Water Rescue/Wading PolesAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 16 Mar 2026
- First published
- 4 Jul 2025, 09:44 BST
- Last source update
- 18 May 2026, 11:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 23 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
WYFRS4043- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-067830- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558c4Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
See ITT Documents
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 24 Nov 2025, 10:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
4 Jul 2025 → 18 May 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published4 Jul 2025, 09:44 BST
- Market engagement2 Aug 2025, 00:59 BST
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender for WYFRS4043 - Water Rescue PPE and Associated Equipment.
WYFRS is looking to assess the market's interest and its ability to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, the full details will be provided in the tender documentation:
WYFRS is seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of Water Rescue PPE, a repair and maintenance service and associated products such as rescue poles, lifejackets and related equipment.
The tender will be structured into 10 Lots comprising of;
- Lot 1 – Drysuit – MOD2 (Level 1)
- Lot 2 – Drysuit – MOD 3 (Level 2) Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Lot 3 – Undersuits
- Lot 4 – Thermal Base Layer
- Lot 5 – Thermal Socks
- Lot 6 – Water Rescue Boots
- Lot 7 – Lifejackets
- Lot 8 – Personal Flotation Devices/Buoyancy Aids
- Lot 9 – Water Rescue Gloves
- Lot 10 – Water Rescue/Wading Poles
The tender is expected to be issued around the end of August / Beginning of September 2025, with a contract start date approximately late November 2025. The contract term will last a minimum of 3 years, with options to extend for 2 x 1-year periods, bringing the total duration to a maximum of 5 years. The estimated cost for the full contract term is between £200,000 and £300,000.
Suppliers interested in participating are invited to email their expression of interest to [email protected] by 1st of August 2025, and where possible, provide the following information:
- Main contact name, email, and phone number.
- Which lot(s) would you be interested in.
Please note that this request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition. Further details will be made available in the official tender documents upon publication.
WYFRS reserve the right to discuss requirements with any supplier beyond this initial notice before any competitive tender process is undertaken.
We also recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system, 'In-tend,' at the following link: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/homeIn-tend ↗ portal. This is a quick and simple process and you only need to register once. Once registered, you will then automatically be alerted to any relevant procurement opportunities.
- Next notice expected10 Sept 2025, 00:59 BST
- Tender notice published358 days ago23 Oct 2025, 13:46 BST
- Submission deadline326 days ago24 Nov 2025, 10:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by235 days ago23 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts215 days ago16 Mar 2026
- Assessment summaries sent187 days ago13 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends177 days ago22 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published151 days ago18 May 2026, 11:02 BST
Notice history
10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Jul 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published4 Jul 2025, 09:44 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published23 Oct 2025, 13:46 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £302,40023 Oct 2025, 13:46 BSTwas £250,000
- Status changed to active23 Oct 2025, 13:46 BST
- Procurement method changed23 Oct 2025, 13:46 BST
- Deadline published: 24 Nov 2025, 10:00 GMT23 Oct 2025, 13:46 BST
- Contract award notice published13 Apr 2026, 09:13 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete13 Apr 2026, 09:13 BST
- Contract signature expected30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published18 May 2026, 11:02 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-07: 1 release · 4 Jul 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Drysuit - MOD 2 (Level 1)1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSMEWater Rescue PPE and Associated Equipment - Lot 1 Level 1 (MOD 2 ) Drysuits1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x 1 year extensions | £131,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Drysuit - MOD 3 (Level 2) Swift Water Rescue Technician1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSMELot 2 - Level 2 (MOD 3) Drysuits1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: two x one year extensions | £134,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Undersuits1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSME1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £12,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Thermal Base Layer1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSME1 May 2026 – 30 May 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £9,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Thermal Socks1 award | |||
| Typhoon International LimitedSME1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £600 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Water Rescue Boots1 award | |||
| Lyon Equipment LimitedSME1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £34,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Lifejackets1 award | |||
| SurvitechSME1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £13,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) - Buoyancy Aid1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSMELot 8 - PFD/Buoyancy Aid1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £34,500 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 9 · Gloves - Water Rescue1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSMELot 9 - Water Rescue Gloves1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £5,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 10 · Water Rescue/Wading Poles1 award | |||
| Northern diver international ltdSMELot 10 - Water Rescue Poles1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: Two x one year extensions | £18,000 | 10 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 6 - Water Rescue Boots · Lyon Equipment LimitedSME
- Signed
- 15 May 2026
- Value
- £34,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Lot 7 - Lifejackets · SurvitechSME
- Signed
- 8 May 2026
- Value
- £13,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Lot 5 - Thermal Socks · Typhoon International LimitedSME
- Signed
- 5 May 2026
- Value
- £600
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Water Rescue PPE and Associated Equipment - Lot 1 Level 1 (MOD 2 ) Drysuits · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £131,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x 1 year extensions
Lot 10 - Water Rescue Poles · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £18,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Lot 2 - Level 2 (MOD 3) Drysuits · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £134,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- two x one year extensions
Lot 3 - Undersuits · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £12,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Lot 4 - Thermal Base Layer · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £9,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Lot 8 - PFD/Buoyancy Aid · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £34,500
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Lot 9 - Water Rescue Gloves · Northern diver international ltdSME
- Signed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Value
- £5,000
- Period
- 1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2029 · up to 31 May 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Two x one year extensions
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Drysuit - MOD 2 (Level 1) | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Drysuit - MOD 3 (Level 2) Swift Water Rescue Technician | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Undersuits | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Thermal Base Layer | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Thermal Socks | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Water Rescue Boots | 4final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Lifejackets | 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) - Buoyancy Aid | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 · Gloves - Water Rescue | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 · Water Rescue/Wading Poles | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
4 commercial parties on the notice- Lyon EquipmentAwarded supplier
- Northern Diver (International) LtdAwarded supplier
- SurvitechAwarded supplier
- Typhoon International LtdAwarded supplier
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