Award

ECFRS00369 Incident Command Unit Vehicle

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the supply of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle, including spare parts for its service life, under an open procedure. This contract, valued at £422,795, falls under the category "Vehicles for the emergency services" and will be delivered to the East of England. The tender, identified by the code BIP1004304847, reached the award stage with the announcement published on 6 January 2026 following the closing of the tender period on 18 November 2025. The contract period is set from 6 January 2026 to 31 July 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically those specialising in emergency service vehicles and their components. Participation in such tenders can facilitate growth through public sector collaboration, offering a reliable revenue stream and the potential for long-term partnerships within the procurement framework. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying specialist vehicles for public safety services will find this type of contract particularly suitable given its alignment with their expertise and contributing to robust business expansion.

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Notice Title

ECFRS00369 Incident Command Unit Vehicle

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the supply of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle with vehicles spares for the service life of the Vehicle to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41580dc6-1533-42b9-bd6f-b3ec2fe69551
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2d119f-9a1d-48b2-99c3-fecc07ac3c67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£422,795 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£422,795 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER 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
RIVENHALL,
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WH BENCE (COACHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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