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Purchase of 9 Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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07 May 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Fire Service has completed a selective procurement process for the purchase of nine Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cabs under the CPV classification of vans. This procurement process, initiated through a call-off from the CCS RM6422 Lot 5 framework, is classified under the "goods" category and specifically targets the emergency services sector. The contract, valued at £449,956, was awarded to Midlands Truck & Van Ltd. The procurement process concluded with the award stage on 5 May 2026, with the contract period extending from 5 May 2026 to 4 August 2027, for delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and maintenance of commercial vehicles, particularly those catering to emergency services. Companies with capabilities in providing light to medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, such as those offering chassis or vehicle modifications, are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The procurement method utilised suggests a preference for suppliers already included in established frameworks, highlighting the importance of gaining access to such frameworks for future opportunities. This tender also demonstrates that small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, fostering business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 9 Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab

Notice Description

Purchase of 9 x Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab. Direct award from CCS RM6422 Lot 5: Bluelight- Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T (Emergency Services) framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33f63db7-4b0d-4ed8-ad91-ee0f350c3b9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d6b734-c863-4103-9700-c6defe22760c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,956 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,956 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 Aug 2027 1-2 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MIDLANDS TRUCK & VAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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