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YPO - 001110 Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment

Issued by YPO · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
20 Apr 2026
Closes
23 Feb 2029, 23:55 UTC
Value
GBP 40,000,000
Reference
YPO001-DN601169-30591047
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
goods

At a glance

YPO in United Kingdom has published a procurement notice in defence & security: “YPO - 001110 Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment”. Submissions close on 23 February 2029, 856 days from today. The stated value is GBP 40,000,000. Quote reference YPO001-DN601169-30591047 in any correspondence with the buyer. 3 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 29 notices from this buyer since 2026, 29 of them currently open. There are 78 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment for the Emergency Services and Wider Public Sector. This DPS is a renewal of the existing 000865 ERRE framework. It is to provide a compliant route to market for a range of emergency response equipment and garments. The DPS has a strong focus on Fire and Rescue Services and their requirements but is not restricted. It will be open to all public sector customers and marketed to all who have a relevant requirement for the products on offer.

Proposed lot structure:

1. Water Rescue Equipment Including Protective Clothing and Footwear

Sub-categories:

- Protective Clothing and Footwear - Life Jackets and Flotation Devices - Crafts and Rafts - Diving Equipment

2. Hoses, Pumps and Associated Products / Services

- Nozzles and Branches - Portable Pumps

3. Working at Heights Equipment

4. Vehicle Stabilising and Cutting Equipment - RTC

5. Lighting and Associated Products

6. Rescue Tools Including Lances and Battery Powered Tools

7. Portable and Pop-up Shelter and Associated Products / Services

8. Thermal Imaging Cameras and Associated Products

9. Smoke Control - PPV Fans, Smoke Curtains and Associated Products

10. Land & Sand Rescue

Please note that deadline for submissions for the initial establishment/first round of the DPS is 19th April 2022 at 14:00pm. Following the initial establishment, the DPS will remain open for any Suppliers to submit a bid at any point until the closing date of the DPS.

The initial DPS will cover the period from 17/06/2022 to 23/02/2029. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of the 2nd year (10/03/2024). This will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be from 17/06/2022 to 23/02/2029 (subject to an annual review and KPI performance).

Please note that this updated contract finder notice is for:-

1. Change in YPO contact Telephone Number

2. Change to YPO's e-tendering portal to access the procurement documents and bid. The new e-tendering portal can be found at http://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome 3. Change to the start date of the DPS as a result of the volume and quality of bids received which took longer to evaluate than expected 4. Change to the end date of the DPS in line with the Transitional Arrangements under the Procurement Act 2023

Context for bidders

We hold 29 notices from YPO, going back to February 2026 — 29 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics and Agriculture & Food. There are 78 open Defence & Security tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 856 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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