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Provision of Scrap Cars

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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22 Jul 2025 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Scrap Cars" for training purposes. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure below the threshold, focusing on slag, dross, ferrous waste, and scrap as the industry category. The contracting process reached the award stage, with A Viles Northwich Metals Limited being the awarded supplier. The location for delivery is the North West of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 19 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 18 May 2027, with the contract valued at £50,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the scrap metal industry, especially those capable of supplying scrap cars for educational and training applications. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the provision of resources for emergency services training would find this tender particularly appealing. The open procurement method allows for competitive engagement, encouraging SMEs to enhance their market presence by securing collaboration with public authorities like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Scrap Cars

Notice Description

Scrap cars for training purposes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0025462d-0da8-4cff-a609-6f3d6096f9ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8145b8-c2bc-4457-aa0a-c1c3e1671fad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A VILES NORTHWICH METALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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