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DS507-25 Base Vehicles for Incident Command Units

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed a procurement process to provide four Volkswagen Panel vans for use as Incident Command Units. This contract, valued at £163,000, was awarded to Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, under the Crown Commercial Framework Agreement for Vehicle Purchase (RM6244). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 11th December 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st May 2029. This tender falls under the "Vehicles for the emergency services" category, with the location of delivery being the South West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies within the automotive industry that specialise in providing specialised vehicles and equipment to emergency services. SMEs, in particular, were considered suitable for this bid, as outlined by the procurement’s suitability criteria. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and those able to provide compliant vehicles tailored to specific emergency response needs would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract involves a selective procurement process within a framework, having robust capabilities in meeting specific and strategic partner requirements was crucial for success.

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Notice Title

DS507-25 Base Vehicles for Incident Command Units

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract to Volkswagen Group for the provision of four Volkswagen Panel vans, The contract is awarded via the Crown Commercial Framework Agreement for Vehicle Purchase (RM6244).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a668d20-93b6-48f9-99cb-7786cf248ef3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76dc5932-5708-4d48-8bef-eab80e766b61
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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