Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services

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Key Facts

Framework Number: Y23046

Framework Period: 01 August 2023 - 31 July 2027

FTS Contract Arranged by: Procurement Services

FTS Contract Notice:
 2023/S 000-005344

FTS Award Notice:
 2024/S 000-000902

Regulations: Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Last Updated: 31 March 2026

Richard Sowten
General Enquiries:
Richard Sowten

Public Sector Engagement:

richard.sowten@csltd.org.uk

Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services User Guide

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Framework Scope

Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services Framework is for the supply of working at height equipment, constricted and confined spaces equipment, water rescue equipment, drones, thermal imaging cameras, cutting tools and equipment, medical response equipment, defibrillators and emergency Shelters.

What are the benefits of using this framework?

  • Proud part of CSG which serve over 16,000 customers globally and generates gross revenue of £657m.

  • All our frameworks are free to access.

  • This framework is fully compliant with the PCR 2015.

  • Authorised participants can re-open competition within the framework, removing the need for a full tender exercise or lengthy supplier evaluation each time they have an Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services requirement, saving time and costs associated with procurement exercises.

  • Direct award capability giving you a quick, easy and PCR 2015 compliant route to procurement.

  • The terms and conditions are safe and designed to protect you.

  • Free and full support on using the framework through the Procurement Services team.

  • You are able to benefit from aggregated spend and lower pricing based on the value of the overall contract, even on low spend orders.

  • The framework will be managed and monitored by Procurement Services (acting for Kent County Council) on behalf of our customers and your views and requirements will be taken into account when reviewing and developing the contract.

  • Social value is an increasingly important way in which we look to support our customers and communities throughout the UK. Social value has a scoring weighting within every single new framework, so we can be certain that we are awarding suppliers who are committed to contributing to communities.

Who can use this framework?

All public bodies will have access to this framework but may only do so with the agreement of the contracting authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this framework will be members, affiliates and associates of local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. The framework will also be open for use by all other local authorities and public sector bodies. Full details of the classification of potential participating authorities and customer’s geographical areas and organisation classifications are detailed in the FTS Notice.

This LOT is for the supply of emergency response, rescue equipment and associated services for working at heights. This includes the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing such as:

  • Fall Arrest including Lanyards  

  • Harnesses  

  • Suspension seats and lifting accessories  

  • Ropes  

  • Descenders and ascenders connectors  

  • Pulleys and anchorage  

  • Ladders and platforms / Power access platforms  

  • Reach poles  

  • Ice grippers and crampons 

  • Stretchers 

  • Rescue triangles and slings 

  • Inflatable jump cushions and accessories  

This LOT is for the supply of emergency response, rescue equipment and associated services for working in restricted and confined spaces. This includes the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing such as: 

  • Breathing apparatus  

  • Tripods including fall arrest  

  • Gas monitor  

  • Ropes  

  • Harnesses  

  • Stretchers/backboards  

  • Pulleys and anchorage  

  • Lanyards  

  • Rescue poles  

  • Torches/ head torches  

  • Rescue winch  

  • Forcible entry tools -Entry aids for manholes/ tanks  

This LOT is for the supply emergency response, rescue equipment and associated services in water rescue. This includes the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing such as: 

  • Drysuits  

  • Life jackets  

  • Helmets, gloves, boots  

  • Reach and wading poles  

  • Inflatable rescue boats  

  • Inflatable rescue sleds and rafts  

  • Inflatable walkways  

  • Lighting/ torches  

  • Small tools (knives/escape hammers)  

  • Buoys/ flotation aids/ life rings  

  • Throw bags/ tools  

  • Fins/ masks/ snorkels  

  • Water rescue signal device  

  • Rescue bags/dry bags  


This LOT is for the supply of drone and thermal camera imaging. This includes the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing such as: 

  • Multicopters  

  • Thermal devices  

This LOT is for the supply of emergency response, rescue equipment - cutting equipment and tools. This includes the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing such as: 

  • Heavy duty cutters  

  • Spreaders  

  • Combination tools  

  • Lifting bags  

  • Forcible entry tools

This LOT is for the supply of medical response equipment. This includes the leasing of equipment if required and after sale servicing such as: 

  • Defibrillators  

  • Heat retaining/ thermal blanket  

  • Torches  

  • First aid kit  

  • Resuscitators  

  • Evacuation chairs/ drag mat 

This LOT is for the supply of emergency shelters. This would include the leasing of equipment if required such as: 

  • Pop up shelters  

  • Decontamination shelters  

  • Medical tents  

  • Inflatable emergency tents  

LOT 1 - Working at Heights
Abaris International LTD
GAP Group LTD
IONIC Rescue Ltd (formerly Safequip Ltd)
LOT 2 - Restricted and Confined Spaces
Abaris International LTD
GAP Group LTD
Vimpex
LOT 3 - Water Rescue
Abaris International LTD
IONIC Rescue Ltd (formerly Safequip Ltd)
LOT 4 - Drones and Thermal Camera Imaging
Beechwood Equipment LTD
ired Limited
Rosenbauer UK LTD
Terberg DTS UK LTD
LOT 5 - Cutting Equipment and Tools
Angloco
Terberg DTS UK LTD
Vimpex
LOT 6 - Medical Response Equipment including Defibrillators
Data Southern Enterprises DS Medical
Reliance Medical LTD
LOT 7 - Emergency Shelters
Angloco
IONIC Rescue Ltd (formerly Safequip Ltd)

How to access the framework

All public bodies have access to this agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the contracting authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this agreement will be members, affiliates and associates local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS & NHS Trusts, housing association third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies and free schools), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.