1. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Firebuy – Projects and Progress Liz Barron, Chair

2. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Agenda Projects update –Respiratory protection –Pumping appliances and equipment –Integrated Clothing Project –Long Term Capability Management –Insurance mutual –Telecoms –Fireguard –Technical Services Future funding

3. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk 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 (1 st stage – BA) will commence April 2008 RPE project

4. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Long-Term Capability Management 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

5. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk 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 LTCM

6. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Telecoms Defence Fixed Telecommunications Service MOD Contract for all communications Largest single BT contract Available to UK FRAs Firebuy acting as intermediary Launched 21 st February 2007 Significant savings in range 20 – 45%

7. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Fireguard 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

8. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Insurance mutual Alternative Risk Treatment Traditional insurance via broker FRA Mutual Ltd commenced business 1 st 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

9. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk 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

10. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk 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

11. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Integrated Clothing Project (ICP) Current position 6 successful road shows held Positive responses received Purchase only contract signed / fully managed imminent

12. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk 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

13. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Pumping appliances Framework 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

14. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Key market place factors affecting procurement of fire vehicles Delays in chassis cab deliveries and pricing Huge requirements for Euro 4 engine chassis particularly from China and Russia are causing delays in delivery plus prices to rise Steel + aluminium raw material prices have increased by +11% Manufacturers are recovering Euro 4 development costs + Euro 5 costs FRS only requires 220 average appliances per annum

15. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Emergency 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

16. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Aerial appliances Hydraulic Platforms for firefighting Aerial Monitors Mobile elevating work platforms Combined Aerial Rescue Pumps (CARPs) Turntable ladders

17. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk BS EN 1846-2 Tilt Angle Value 32º Light Vehicle Conversion Contract Subject to an OGC Pan–Government Contract Transforming Government Procurement Range of uses - response cars, Community Fire Safety, Logistical Support etc Currently an OGC offer to all public sector organisations

18. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Technical 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

19. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Meeting Government Agenda – Equalities ICP – equalities integral to project RPE 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 wearing BAWorking with company who may have solution to Sikhs wearing BAAppliances Tilt and slide stowageTilt and slide stowage Ladder gantriesLadder gantries Ergonomic data provided to FRAsErgonomic data provided to FRAs

20. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Meeting 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 prevention equipment for entire public sectorFirebuy aspires to be procurement agency for fire prevention equipment for entire public sector

21. Firebuy Website: www.firebuy.gov.uk Future Funding CLG funding Firebuy 08/09 CLG funding Firebuy 08/09 Discussions taking place to decide future arrangements Discussions taking place to decide future arrangements Working with Stakeholders Stakeholder Conference Visits to RMBs, FRAs ?