Award

Purchase of Sprinter Van

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

22 May 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, based in Reading, England, has completed the procurement process for a "Purchase of Sprinter Van" under the industry category of rescue vehicles. This contracted requirement was fulfilled through a direct award within the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement RM6244. The procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from the framework agreement. The procurement stage is noted as 'Award' with the tender having been fully completed and awarded to Rossetts (UK) Ltd, a large supplier. The contract, valued at £55,976.40, covered the period from 1st May 2026 to 1st June 2026, with delivery to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of supplying a diverse range of motor vehicles, including specialized models such as rescue and emergency vehicles. Those businesses already pre-assessed and approved under the CCS Framework stand a better chance of competing effectively due to the security it provides around value and capability compliance. While this specific opportunity is best suited for large enterprises, it underscores the potential for large-scale automotive suppliers to partner with public services in providing tailored vehicle solutions that meet stringent operational and functional specifications.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Sprinter Van

Notice Description

The vehicle is being procured via a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement RM6244 (29/11/22 - 28/11/2026), Lot 2. CCS Framework Agreement RM6244 provides access to a comprehensive range of motor vehicles (including new models introduced during the framework term), covering all fuel types (including electric, hybrid and hydrogen) and a full range of vehicle categories (including cars, vans, 4x4s, commercial vehicles and specialist blue light emergency vehicles). The framework also enables the purchase of specialist bespoke vehicles and associated conversion services (including specification design, body build, testing and maintenance), which may be accessed via direct award or further competition in accordance with the framework provisions. Pricing and terms secured via the CCS framework provide assurance of value for money, while the selected vehicle specification meets all operational and functional requirements. Additionally, the chosen supplier has been pre-assessed and approved under the CCS framework, providing further assurance of capability and compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-480cc865-cc9a-40ea-817b-63e7ee16c120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0bede69-e1ec-4ee9-881f-359ca74fd51d
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

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSSETTS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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