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Provision of Telematics

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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04 Aug 2026 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is procuring continued vehicle telematics provision for its fleet in the South West of England. The requirement covers telematics hardware and software, including journey and incident data recorders, driver identification systems, front-facing vehicle cameras, reporting and analytics tools, installation, support, maintenance and user training. It also includes associated information security requirements. The main category is telematics systems (CPV 32441300), alongside telematics services. The equipment and services are intended to maintain and support the Authority’s existing vehicle telematics infrastructure, providing operational, safety and fleet-management data for its fire and rescue vehicles.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service made a direct award to UK Telematics Ltd on 14 May 2026 through the Crown Commercial Service RM6353 framework, Lot 4 for vehicle telematics hardware, software and associated products. The tender submission deadline was 13 May 2026 at 12:00. The awarded contract is worth £620,000 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. The direct award was used to maintain continuity because the installed telematics hardware is supplier-specific and cannot be transferred to another provider without disproportionate cost, operational disruption and fleet downtime. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs.

This award indicates established demand from the fire and rescue sector for integrated vehicle telematics rather than standalone tracking equipment. Suppliers seeking to compete for a future requirement with this buyer would need credible capability across journey and incident recording, driver identification, vehicle cameras, reporting and analytics, installation, maintenance, technical support and training. They would also need to understand information security obligations and the operational demands of an emergency-service fleet, where reliability, continuity and minimised vehicle downtime are important. Experience supporting installed, supplier-specific hardware and integrating new services with existing fleet infrastructure would strengthen a competitor’s position. Familiarity with public-sector framework call-offs, particularly vehicle telematics arrangements, would also be commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Telematics

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a call-off contract to UK Telematics Limited for the continued provision of vehicle telematics hardware, software and associated services under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6353, Lot 4 - Supply of Vehicle Telematics Hardware, Software and Associated Products. The contract covers the ongoing provision, support and maintenance of journey and incident data recorders, driver identification systems, front-facing vehicle cameras, telematics reporting and analytics tools, installation services, training, and associated information security requirements. The contract has been awarded via direct award under the framework to ensure continuity of service and maximise the value of existing telematics infrastructure installed across DSFRS' vehicles. The current telematics hardware is supplier-specific and cannot be transferred to an alternative provider, making a change of supplier disproportionate in terms of cost, operational disruption, and fleet downtime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18461c55-1de8-46a4-b6e7-568e63cd38a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f24b9-8009-42a5-8b4c-7ede0c165449
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK Telematics Limited

Further Information

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