» Firebuy to hold a Fire Extinguishers Framework Suppliers Briefing Day for interested parties in the industry on 4 December 2008 at 2.00pm– London.

We will be holding a supplier briefing day for interested parties in the industry on 4 December 2008 at 2.00pm in London. If you would like to attend please send an email to: events@firebuy.gov.uk making sure that you put “Fire Extinguishers Briefing Day” in the title of the email. (Read more)

» Firebuy to carry out procurement of fire extinguishers and associated products and ancillary training

As part of a major programme to update and re-tender national framework contracts in 2008/9, Firebuy Ltd has published a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for expressions of interest for supply, servicing, repair and refurbishment of fire extinguishers and associated fire fighting products and provision of ancillary training Notice number 2008 – 119982...
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Posted: November 2008

» Firebuy to hold series of RPE Roadshows for Fire and Rescue Service personnel

Firebuy is planning three RPE Roadshows for procurement personnel within the Fire and Rescue Service... (Read more)
Posted: October 2008

» Firebuy to carry out procurement of Chemical Protective Clothing

As part of a major programme to update and re-tender national framework contracts in 2008/9, Firebuy Ltd has published a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for expressions of interest for the supply of chemical protective clothing Notice number 2008 – 101525… (Read more)
Posted: September 2008

» Firebuy begins formal contract management services with VT Critical Services

From the 1st October 2008 Firebuy Limited begins a 16 year partnership with VT Critical Services (VTCS) to support the English FRS in carrying out their national resilience capabilities under the New Dimension Programme...(Read more)
Posted: September 2008

» Firebuy to carry out procurement of Rescue Training Dummies & Smoke Generators for Training Purposes.

As part of a major programme to update and re-tender national framework contracts in 2008/9, Firebuy Ltd has published a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for expressions of interest for the supply of Rescue Training Dummies and Smoke Generators for Training Purposes...(Read more)
Posted: July 2008

» Firebuy to carry out procurement of Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and other Flotation Devices.

As part of a major programme to update and re-tender national framework contracts in 2008/9, Firebuy Ltd has published a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for expressions of interest for the supply of Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Other Flotation Devices...(Read more)
Posted: July 2008

» Tender for Breathing Air Systems

As part of the National Respiratory Protective Equipment Project, Firebuy Ltd has advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for expressions of interest for the provision and maintenance of breathing air systems, including compressors and ancilliary equipment...(Read more)
Posted: June 2008

» Buying into a Better Future event – spaces still available for FRS members and officers.

Firebuy, in association with The Local Government Association (LGA), Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) and Communities and Local Government (CLG), is holding a procurement related seminar for members and officers of the Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday 25th June 2008...(Read more)
Posted: June 2008

» Firebuy to carry out procurement of Thermal Image/Urban Search & Rescue Cameras.

As part of a major programme to update and re-tender national framework contracts in 2008/9, Firebuy Ltd has published a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for expressions of interest for the supply of thermal image/urban search & rescue cameras...(Read more)
Posted: June 2008

» Contracts signed on the Integrated Clothing Project (ICP).

On 19th May 2008, Firebuy signed contracts with the preferred bidder to the ICP, Bristol Uniforms Ltd, to cover the Purchase Managed Service (PMS) and Fully Managed Service (FMS)...(Read more)
Posted: May 2008

» Firebuy to hold a Smoke Alarm Suppliers Briefing Day.

We will be holding a supplier briefing day for interested parties in the industry on 22 May 2008 at 14:00 at Surrey Fire & Rescue Services Headquarters, Reigate, Surrey...(Read more)
Posted: May 2008

» Firebuy announces the successful suppliers for its Emergency Response Equipment framework agreement.

Firebuy announces the successful suppliers for its Emergency Response Equipment framework agreement....(Read more)
Posted: May 2008

» Firebuy Management Fees and Funding update

There have been some messages circulating regarding the application of management fees by Firebuy which have resulted in some of you contacting us and suppliers on this. We thought it might be helpful to give you an update on the situation today...(Read more)
Posted: April 2008

» Respiratory protective Equipment (RPE) framework down to final four suppliers

After evaluating supplier returns against user requirement and procurement specification four potential suppliers were identified. More details…(Read more)
Posted: January 2008

» The Vehicle Certification Agency completes test on first Firebuy pumping appliance

The first pumping appliance to be delivered under the Firebuy National Framework Agreement for Pumping Appliances has completed the ‘first of Type’ rigorous and independent certification. More details…(Read more)
Posted: January 2008

» Firebuy takes to the road with the new protective clothing

A series of six roadshows were held across the country to herald the new protective clothing contract between Firebuy and preferred supplier Bristol Uniforms Ltd. More details…(Read more)
Posted: January 2008

» Firebuy wins Award for Innovation

At the awards ceremony for the Society of Procurement Officers in local Government held on 7th November 2007 in London, Firebuy won the award for Innovation and Outstanding Achievement in Procurement. More details…(Read more)
Posted: November 2007

» Firebuy successful in recent court case

The court injunction sought by Lion Apparel Systems Ltd to prevent the signing of a contract with Bristol Uniforms Ltd was not awarded following a court case at the Royal Courts of Justice in London at the end of September. More details…(Read more)
Posted: October 2007