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Puchase of Mobile Technitian Vans and Spare Van

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

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29 Sep 2026 at 13:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Fire & Rescue Service bought nine mobile technician vans and one spare van for its operational fleet. The procurement is for vehicles rather than a service or works contract, with the vehicles classified as emergency vehicles (CPV 34114100). Delivery is in the South East of England. The requirement is specifically for a fleet of technician vans, including a spare vehicle, so it is most relevant to vehicle manufacturers and commercial vehicle suppliers able to provide suitable vans for a fire and rescue service.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to MAN Truck and Bus Ltd. The award was made on 6 August 2026 for £934,404, and the contract period runs from 6 August 2026 to 5 August 2027. This was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, rather than a standalone open competition. The tender deadline was 31 July 2026. The stated requirement covered the nine technician vans and one spare as a single purchase. The published procurement information does not set out specific evaluation criteria or detailed eligibility requirements, so the award outcome identifies the selected supplier and value but does not establish which technical or commercial factors determined the decision.

For suppliers considering similar requirements from Kent Fire & Rescue Service, this award demonstrates demand for a multi-vehicle purchase of mobile technician vans, with a spare vehicle included. A credible competitor would need to supply a fleet of vans suitable for technician use and meet the operational needs of a fire and rescue service; vehicle supply capacity and the ability to provide a spare alongside the main fleet are directly relevant. The purchase was made through a framework call-off, so suppliers seeking comparable work should be positioned to compete through an applicable framework route. Small and medium-sized businesses were identified as suitable for this procurement, indicating that the requirement was not restricted to large suppliers. The award does not identify specific vehicle specifications or required accreditations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Puchase of Mobile Technitian Vans and Spare Van

Notice Description

Purchase of 9 mobile technitian vans and 1 spare van

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5618d4bb-93fd-4594-83e8-e1fcb2c991fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce156c5-54d2-4d09-b51d-9064b604b7a4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£934,404 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£934,404 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Further Information

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