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Purchase of 41 Vehicles for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

West Sussex County Council

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10 Mar 2026 at 16:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of 41 vehicles for the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has been completed under the selective procurement method with a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 4. The buying organisation is West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, South East, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of firefighting vehicles. The award was made to VOLVO CAR UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 11th February 2026. The procurement, initially initiated as a tender, has moved to the award stage with a contract period starting on 18th February 2026 and ending on 17th February 2030. The tender period concluded on 4th February 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for large enterprises capable of fulfilling obligations under framework agreements within the specified contract term. The agreement, valued at £1,618,915.33, suggests robust business growth potential for automotive manufacturers specialising in firefighting and emergency service vehicles. While small and voluntary sector enterprises may not have been targeted for this tender, the successful supply of specialised vehicles by VOLVO CAR UK LIMITED demonstrates the potential for heavy vehicle manufacturers to broaden their market reach by engaging in public procurement processes with local governments and regional councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 41 Vehicles for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

Notice Description

Purchase of 41 Vehicles for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service under CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4844aaee-fd3d-476b-ae34-7c362f1f95f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17068158-54e1-4363-a1ff-0c251a47f8ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,618,915 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,618,915 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Volvo Car UK Ltd

Further Information

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