Firebuy Website: Firebuy – Projects and Progress Liz Barron, Chair.

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Liz Barron, Chair


AgendaAgenda• Projects update

– Respiratory protection– Pumping appliances and equipment – Integrated Clothing Project– Long Term Capability Management– Insurance mutual– Telecoms– Fireguard– Technical Services

• Future funding


Respiratory Protective Equipment

• Next generation of RPE – wider than Breathing Apparatus

• Agreeing Risk Assessment / User Requirements• Respirators – BA – Compressors – Gas Tight Suits• Revision of technical guidance• Key issues are interoperability and equalities• Framework agreement (1st stage – BA) will

commence April 2008

RPE projectRPE project


Long-Term Capability Management Long-Term Capability Management of New Dimensions Assets (LTCM)of New Dimensions Assets (LTCM)Additional project not envisaged in NPS. Will cover:• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of New Dimension vehicles and the

specialist equipment carried in the vehicles

• Customer and Management Support Services, including 24/7 technical helpdesk and operational Logistics Support

• Support and configuration of specialist mobile communications (e.g. satcom)

• The services may also include the provision of certain statutory training for specialist equipment


• Firebuy’s role is to let a prime contract to

deliver the LTCM services on behalf of the DCLG and will also undertake the future contract management

• Contract due to be awarded July 2008

LTCMLTCM


TelecomsTelecomsDefence Fixed Telecommunications Service

• MOD Contract for all communications• Largest single BT contract• Available to UK FRAs• Firebuy acting as intermediary• Launched 21st February 2007• Significant savings in range 20 – 45%


FireguardFireguard

• Additional project being funded by FRAs• Project to provide resilience in the event of pandemic flu /

sustained terrorist attack / industrial action• 31 FRAs participating• Project board overseeing work led by CFO Dixon• Contract to commence mid 2008


Insurance mutualInsurance mutual

Alternative Risk Treatment

• Traditional insurance via broker• FRA Mutual Ltd commenced

business 1st September 2007• 9 FRAs signed up• Significant savings - £2.5m to

£3m over 3 years• 3 more FRAs to join from 1 April• More FRAs interested


Integrated Clothing Project (ICP)Background• For first time meets all clothing needs of Firefighters, PPE

and non-PPE• Equalities integral part of project from beginning• Key aim of project was to provide a national identity for

the FRS• £200K+ spent on garment trials – world class study• ICP Board recommendation to appoint Bristol preferred

bidder


Integrated Clothing Project (ICP)Legal challenge• Lion sought injunction to prevent signing of contract with

Bristol. • Injunctive hearing won comprehensively• Interim costs of £125K + £130K awarded to Firebuy• Application made by Firebuy to have areas of claim struck

out• Outcome of strike out hearing


Integrated Clothing Project (ICP)Current position• 6 successful road shows held• Positive responses received • Purchase only contract signed / fully managed imminent


Integrated Clothing Project (ICP)Competition• Bidders managing agents not manufacturers• Manufacturing nearly all done abroad and in supply chain• Global players

Innovation• Requirement to have visibility of R&D in financial model• High ‘churn’ items subject to constant review• Full technological refresh allowed for at mid-point• Supply chain eager to promote / showcase their products


Pumping appliancesPumping appliancesFramework Agreement awarded to 6 UK Fire Vehicle Manufacturers for

the Supply of Pumping Appliances January 2007• 82 appliances currently on order through framework• Further 80 in mini-competitions

Key features:• Firm contractual agreements with key sub-contractor• Market testing / benchmarking exercises by suppliers• Increased warranties• 24hr delivery on critical parts and services

• Increase in % of SMEs and recyclable products


Emergency Response EquipmentEmergency Response Equipment

• Fluid movement (hose)• Road Traffic Collision Equipment• Electrical Generation Equipment• Working at Height Equipment (not including powered

lifting/lowering or Rope Access Equipment)• Positive Pressure Ventilation


Aerial appliancesAerial appliancesHydraulic Platforms for firefighting

Aerial Monitors

Mobile elevating work platforms

Combined Aerial Rescue Pumps (CARPs)

Turntable ladders


Technical ServicesTechnical Services Central focus for coordination of Research & Development projects for FRAs

• Act as a single ‘conduit’ for suppliers to approach Service with new / innovative ideas in confidence

• Represent Service on BS / EN Committees• New BSI Firebuy Kitemark scheme in development• National risk assessment


Meeting Government Agenda – EqualitiesMeeting Government Agenda – EqualitiesICP – equalities integral to project ICP – equalities integral to project RPERPE• Again equalities integral to projectAgain equalities integral to project• Work to provide face masks to fit all sizesWork to provide face masks to fit all sizes• Working with company who may have solution to Sikhs Working with company who may have solution to Sikhs

wearing BAwearing BAAppliancesAppliances• Tilt and slide stowageTilt and slide stowage• Ladder gantriesLadder gantries• Ergonomic data provided to FRAsErgonomic data provided to FRAs


Meeting Government Agenda – CSR07Meeting Government Agenda – CSR07• £4.9bn to be saved in public sector£4.9bn to be saved in public sector• Insurance, telecoms providing tangible cashable savingsInsurance, telecoms providing tangible cashable savings• In addition real procurement and project cost savingsIn addition real procurement and project cost savings• First type approval testing on appliancesFirst type approval testing on appliances• Firebuy aspires to be procurement agency for fire Firebuy aspires to be procurement agency for fire

prevention equipment for entire public sectorprevention equipment for entire public sector


Future FundingFuture Funding

CLG funding Firebuy 08/09CLG funding Firebuy 08/09

Discussions taking place to decide future arrangementsDiscussions taking place to decide future arrangements

Working with StakeholdersWorking with Stakeholders

Stakeholder ConferenceStakeholder Conference

Visits to RMBs, FRAsVisits to RMBs, FRAs

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Firebuy Website: Firebuy – Projects and Progress Liz Barron, Chair.

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