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Drone Vehicle Conversion

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process for "Drone Vehicle Conversion" services. This award stage contract, identified as MFRS 2526-31, was issued through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £25,761.15, covers vehicle conversion and reconditioning services within the services category, and its period spans from 21st August 2025 to 20th August 2027. This procurement contract, based in Bootle, England, was finalised on 21st August 2025. The tender period concluded on 14th August 2025.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, particularly those classified as small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Limited, the awarded supplier, is an SME, suggesting the suitability for similarly scaled companies to engage in similar future opportunities. Organisations equipped with expertise in delivering bespoke conversion services and interested in public sector partnerships may find this sector to be strategically beneficial, particularly when working within the framework agreements commonly utilised by public entities like the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service.

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Notice Title

Drone Vehicle Conversion

Notice Description

Drone Vehicle Conversion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45b83dd2-80ab-4a5b-b013-b2f7f6b6f860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fb18e5-daed-4024-aca0-8e91bd398151
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,761 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,761 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTWRIGHT VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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