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Supply of Class A Foam Concentrate

Details

Tender Closed
RFx ID : 33373713
Tender Name : Supply of Class A Foam Concentrate
Reference # : 4861 Restricted Tender
Open Date : Monday, 9 February 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  : Monday, 9 March 2026 10:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit : Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Tender Type : Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage : Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :
  • 12000000 - Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and Gas Materials
Regions:
  • New Zealand
Exemption Reason : None
Required Pre-qualifications : None
Contact : Lisa Houston
sourcing@fireandemergency.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address :
Overview

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has a panel of Class A firefighting foam and retardant providers under NP 2588 Equipment Capability Provider Panel. The panel has established a group of suppliers capable of meeting our minimum Class A Foam requirements.

Under the terms of this arrangement, we are conducting a secondary procurement process with all supplier panel members in the subcategory Class A Foam for the ongoing supply of Class A foam.

The provider/s must be able to provide Class A foam that
• Meets our technical and performance requirements, as per specifications outlined in Appendix 1.
• Has a life span minimum of 10 years under normal storage
• Is compatible with firefighting appliance foam systems, pumps and equipment currently used.
• Has minimal corrosive properties and is not harmful to our plant and equipment
• Is available to be procured in 20L pails and 1000L Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC).
• Maintains continuity of product composition
• Complies with all applicable laws, standards, codes and policies
• Is cost effective

Providers will be expected meet the following requirements:
• It is desirable that the Class A foam is compatible in concentrate, solution and finished foam with other Class A foam products.
• Delivery of Class A foam will be to any Fire and Emergency station/site in New Zealand as detailed on the Purchase Order or request at the time.
• Delivery expectations will be negotiated with the provider/s at the time of order and detailed on any purchase order.
• The provider/s will be required to report on product volumes and spend delivered to Fire and Emergency, orders delivered in full and on time as well as issues raised and resolved on reasonable requests.
• Based on averaging the historic volume of Class A Foam purchased over FY22 to FY25 an estimate of 59,765 litres was received centrally and transported out to different Fire and Emergency sites in New Zealand annually.
• Note there is no guarantee of purchase volume under this procurement

RFx Outcome

This tender has been awarded.

  • Fire and Rescue Products New Zealand - 117, Cryers Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013, NEW ZEALAND
  • PSL Fire and Safety - 10, Akatea Road,, Glendene, Auckland, Auckland, 0602, NEW ZEALAND

Award Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 8:32 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)


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