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2 x Vauxhall vans (call off from Government Commercial Agency RM6244 )

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed a procurement process for the purchase of two Vauxhall vans. This contracting process falls under the category of vehicles for the emergency services and was carried out using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency RM6244 framework agreement. The vans are to be delivered in the West Midlands, UK, with the award contract commencing on 14 May 2026 and concluding by the end of the year. This procurement is at the award stage, having been finalised on 14 May 2026, with the details published on 4 June 2026. The total value of the contract awarded to Vauxhall Motors Ltd is £38,000.

This opportunity brought potential for growth to suppliers in the automotive industry, especially those specialising in vehicles for emergency services. Although the procurement process was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it highlighted the importance of being part of framework agreements for businesses wishing to engage with public procurement contracts. Large-scale automotive suppliers with the capability to meet specific framework requirements, such as Vauxhall Motors Ltd, were well-suited to compete in this tender. This contract underlines the significance of aligning business offerings with government frameworks to leverage public sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2 x Vauxhall vans (call off from Government Commercial Agency RM6244 )

Notice Description

Purchase of two Vauxhall vans, direct award via Government Commercial Agency RM6244 framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c46c166-7538-43a3-acde-7816e0811d69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a546ff1f-c544-4299-873d-087588db1ba1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAUXHALL MOTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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