Tender

Rescue Boats for Training

DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Apr 2021 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking suppliers for their "Rescue Boats for Training" project, classified under specialised boats within the security and fire-fighting equipment industry. The tender is currently in the active stage and will remain open until 25 May 2021. The requirement includes two inflatable rescue boats, one measuring between 3.8m and 4.2m in length and another 4.7m model. The estimated value of the procurement is between £15,000 and £25,000, with a contract period commencing on 21 June 2021 and concluding on 20 June 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of inflatable boats, particularly those meeting industry-specific standards. Companies capable of producing robust, high-quality equipment for training exercises would find this tender particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender allows for submissions on multiple lots, enabling greater competitive participation and the potential for business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rescue Boats for Training

Notice Description

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has identified that the rescue boats used for training require immediate replacement. The Authority requires one (1) inflatable rescue boat between 3.8m & 4.2m in length and one (1) 4.7m inflatable rescue boat. The rescue boats for training shall * be suitable and sufficiently robust to undertake prolonged and extensive training activities * be capable of meeting the requirements of the DEFRA Flood Rescue Concept of Operations * comply with the relevant clauses in the International Life-Saving Appliance Code 1998, Recreational Craft Regulations 2017 (Class C) and ISO 6185:2014 Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating of 15 kW and greater. Leisure craft will not be considered. The tender has been split into Lots. Lot 1 of the ITT relates to the an inflatable rescue boat between 3.8m and 4.2m in length and Lot 2 relates to the 4.7m inflatable rescue boat. Bidders may submit tenders for one or both Lots. Full details of the requirements and tender documentation can be obtained through EU-Supply Bluelight.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc95dd2a-77d1-4a8c-8c93-c95cb89b13f7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

34521000 - Specialised boats

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON AND SOMERSET 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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